This code of conduct applies to all spaces the Entity Resolution Service community manages, including GitHub repositories, issue trackers, pull requests, discussion threads, and any other communication channels used by contributors and maintainers of the Entity Resolution Service.
We expect everyone who participates in this community — formally or informally — to honour this code of conduct in all project-related activities.
This code is not exhaustive or complete. It distils our common understanding of a collaborative, shared environment. We expect all members of the community to follow it in spirit as much as in the letter.
We strive to:
Be open. We invite anyone to participate. We prefer public methods of communication for project-related messages, unless discussing something sensitive. Public support requests are more likely to result in good answers and help the whole community learn.
Be empathetic, welcoming, friendly, and patient. We work together to resolve conflicts, assume good intentions, and do our best to act with empathy. We may all experience frustration from time to time, but we do not allow frustration to turn into personal attacks. A community where people feel uncomfortable or threatened is not a productive one.
Be collaborative. Other people will use our work, and we depend on the work of others. When we build something for the benefit of the project, we explain how it works so others can build on it. Decisions we make affect users and colleagues; we take those consequences seriously.
Be inquisitive. Nobody knows everything. Asking questions early avoids many problems later. Those who receive questions should be responsive and helpful within the context of our shared goal of improving the project.
Be careful in the words we choose. We value professionalism in all interactions and take responsibility for our own speech. Be kind. Do not insult or put down other participants. The following are not acceptable:
- Violent threats or language directed at another person
- Sexist, racist, or otherwise discriminatory jokes and language
- Posting sexually explicit or violent material
- Posting or threatening to post other people's personally identifying information ("doxing")
- Sharing private content without consent
- Personal insults, especially those using racist or sexist terms
- Unwelcome sexual attention
- Excessive or unnecessary profanity
- Repeated harassment. In general: if someone asks you to stop, stop.
- Advocating for or encouraging any of the above behaviour
Be concise. Many people will read what you write. Short, clear messages help everyone understand the conversation efficiently. When a long explanation is necessary, consider adding a summary at the top.
Step down considerately. When someone leaves or disengages from the project, they should communicate this and take steps to ensure others can pick up where they left off. Likewise, community members should respect any individual's choice to leave.
If you witness or experience unacceptable behaviour, please report it by opening a new issue on the repository, or by contacting a maintainer directly via GitHub. All reports will be handled with discretion and confidentiality.
This Code of Conduct draws on the following for content and inspiration: