Python list code of conduct

[Ben Finney]

Steve Simmons <square.steve at gmail.com> writes:

> It probably isn't the best time to start this post but I was
> wondering...

An excellent time to raise this, in my opinion. Thank you for doing so.

> Does this list have a code of conduct or a netiqeutte (sp?)
> statement/requirement? 

This forum (both a Usenet newsgroup and a mailing list) is part of the
Python community. So the “Python Community Code of Conduct” applies.

    <URL:http://www.python.org/psf/codeofconduct/>

That was formed by the Python community and adopted by our gracious
hosts, the Python Software Foundation, who provide this forum for our
use.

> The reason I ask is that it seems to me that if we (the current
> membership of the list) could agree to a set of preferred/required
> behaviours we would at least have a framework by which to measure
> unwelcome posts.

I welcome use of the above code of conduct to guide social norms in this
community.

> And, more importantly, to guide newcomers in understanding that we are
> enthusiasts who choose to discuss Python and *voluntarily* help solve
> problems with Python for the less experienced members.

Amen.

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Ben Finney