From 2b2537a120079dab1303d553add65d8532bcfda5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andy Wingo <wingo@igalia.com> Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:49:29 +0100 Subject: Add raw resolutions from 2020/02/10 GSC drafting committee --- pages/gnu/gsc-feedback.txt | 123 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 102 insertions(+), 21 deletions(-) (limited to 'pages/gnu') diff --git a/pages/gnu/gsc-feedback.txt b/pages/gnu/gsc-feedback.txt index 80deb0c..aee31d9 100644 --- a/pages/gnu/gsc-feedback.txt +++ b/pages/gnu/gsc-feedback.txt @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ Social contract. Each piece of feedback will be reviewed and evaluated for inclusion. The feedback is included here anonymized without any personally identifying information. -# Name of the document +# (a) Name of the document > Please don't call the document a Social Contract. The first sentence says: > "These are the core commitments of the GNU Project...". In other words: @@ -14,19 +14,47 @@ without any personally identifying information. > > The GNU Promises -# Pledge to whom? +## Resolution + +We sympathise and this was a point of discussion among the GSC drafting +working group, but it is the option that got the most support. We hope +that those GNU participants that prefer another name can look beyond the +title to the content. The term Social Contract is also commonly used by +other Free Software projects to describe their core values and mission. + +# (b) Pledge to whom? + +Original: "These are the core commitments of the GNU Project to the +broader free software community. " > The first sentence continues with: "to the broader free software community". > Well, why only to the free-software people? I would say: "to the world". -# GNU software +## Resolution + +Good point. We have updated the wording to 'These are the core +commitments of the GNU Project, which creates and distributes a software +system that respects users' freedoms.' + +# (c) GNU software > The second sentence says: "The GNU Project provides a software system..." > The word "system" is both too vague and too all-encompassing; it sounds as > if it wants to be a single, massive block of software. I would say that > the GNU project "provides software packages...". -# GNU and the broader free software community +## Resolution + +Thank you for the feedback. The new wording is "The GNU Project creates +and distributes a software system that respect users' freedoms", which +keeps "system" in place as an aspirational statement + +# (d) GNU and the broader free software community + +Original text: "Free software extends beyond the GNU Project, which +works with companion free software projects that develop key components +of the GNU System. The GNU Project aims to extend the reach of free +software to new fields." > The third section begins: "Free software extends beyond the GNU Project..." > Huh? Vague. Does this want to say that there is also free software that @@ -43,7 +71,15 @@ without any personally identifying information. > new fields." Huh? What new "fields"? Again: what is the promise here? > Is it that we intend to assimilate everything? -# On GNU welcoming contributions from everyone +## Resolution + +These are good points. After much discussion, the revised text is +now:"The GNU Project works together with other free software projects to +advance its goals, and aims to extend the reach of the project beyond +the GNU System." Again, as this document states goals, we keep an +aspirational component. + +# (e) On GNU welcoming contributions from everyone > The fourth section says: "The GNU Project wants to give everyone the > opportunity of contributing to its efforts..." To me this sounds as if @@ -72,10 +108,21 @@ Related comment: > harassment-free experience for all contributors. It wants to > give..." -# External threats +## Resolution + +We agree that the "welcoming" point should lead with the main message. +The intention is certainly not that all contributions must be accepted, +but rather that GNU should take steps to make sure that no one should +feel unwelcome in GNU based on personal characteristics such as gender. +The new text is: 'The GNU Project commits to providing a harassment-free +experience for all contributors. It wants to give everyone the +opportunity of contributing to its efforts on any of the many tasks that +require work. It welcomes all contributors, regardless of their gender, +ethnicity, sexual orientation, level of experience, or any other +personal characteristics.' + +# (f) External threats -> A native speaker sent this to me: -> > > > the GNU Project pays attention and responds to > > > > IMHO missing "to" @@ -85,14 +132,18 @@ Related comment: > > optionally "pays attention to, and responds to, ..." > > > > or "monitors and responds to" -> -> I agree with the proposal and would go for: -> -> the GNU Project pays attention to, and responds to threats -> -> Should we discuss this on gnu-misc-discuss or just apply the change? -# GSC signature required for contribution? +Original text: "Besides upholding the Four Essential Freedoms, the GNU +Project pays attention and responds to new threats to users' freedom as +they arise." + +## Resolution + +The new text is "Besides upholding the Four Essential Freedoms, the GNU +Project pays attention to new threats to users' freedom, and responds to +them as they arise." + +# (g) GSC signature required for contribution? > > Just to clarify here, do you mean to say that you do not > > want to make endorsement of the GNU Social Contract a @@ -112,23 +163,53 @@ Related comment: > for contribution are left entirely up to the individual. > -# Implications regarding non-GNU activity +## Resolution + +We do not intend to make endorsing the document a condition for +contribution to any package. The GSC simply defines the core values of +the GNU Project. For brevity, we are choosing not to add a +clarification to the document. + +# (h) Implications regarding non-GNU activity > Does adhering to this "social contract" mean that as a GNU developer > I should not work at <state sponsored spying agency>, <proprietary > company> or <privacy violating entity>. -# A wording suggestion +## Resolution -> "pays attention and responds to" should be "pays attention to and -> responds to" or "pays attention to, and responds to," or "monitors -> and responds to". +While we certainly do not think that you should violate anyone's +privacy, the document simply describes what we do in GNU and when +representing GNU and does not have any broader scope. -# A general meta-question regarding why the document is needed +# (i) A general meta-question regarding why the document is needed > The tone and content of the draft contract are not changed from > existing practice. But give a better explanation of why a > restatement of the GNU project's goals and standards is needed, and > where it differs from the goals/standards in previous years. +## Resolution + +The goals and principles of the GNU Project should stand on their own +and provide volunteers with a key document they can use to decide what +actions they should be taking when faced with difficult decisions. The +document helps create a common understanding among all volunteers and +helps guide them through their interactions within the project and +without. Existing documents are spread around and mix policies, +rationales, and technical details. The goal of the GSC is to provide a +short document that summarizes our core commitments, with the goal of +building a shared understanding of our mission as part of the GNU +Project. + +# (j) Welcoming all contributions even from those who don't endorse + +- Endorsement of the GNU Social Contract should not be a requirement + for contributing to GNU. Explicitly adding this under "welcomes + contributions from all and everyone" would be helpful. + +## Resolution + +Accepted in point (g). + </markdown> -- cgit v1.2.1