Erlang.org Community Code of Conduct This Code of Conduct is a guideline of how to communicate within the erlang.org community in a way we hope is easy to read, help mutual understanding and avoid flames. The erlang.org community is by definition all communication in or around erlang.org, including but not limited to the erlang.org mailing lists. If you have been pointed to this page after posting a message, the reason is probably that you made some common mistake that we all made at least once. We have been there, do not feel alone, and please keep reading. It will help all of us in the erlang.org community. It is pointless to send a message that only warns about posting style. If you are trying to point someone to correct posting style guidelines, please do so while at least honestly attempting to answer their questions or comments. It is generally unhelpful to give only a warning related to posting style, as newcomers may feel unwelcome, only to leave. And that is exactly what we do not want. Content policy: 1. Be nice to each other. 2. Hateful, hurtful, oppressive, or exclusionary remarks are not tolerated. (Cursing is strongly discouraged, but if you must curse, it may under no circumstances be used to target another user or in a hateful manner). 3. No SPAM, and that's why you have to be subscribed to post.* 4. The common language spoken on erlang.org is English. The are various native language communities around the world.** Conversely, many members of this list do not speak or write English as a first language. Be understanding of erroneous English, and don't point it out if it doesn't change the meaning or make it ambiguous. 5. The mailing lists, patch and issue trackers are to discuss Erlang, its ecosystem, its uses, contributions, and its community. Try to keep discussions on topic. * Job postings or announcements are accepted when labeled as such in the Subject line ([JOB], [ANN]). ** Erlang communities in other languages http://www.erlang.org/community.html Violating the Code: Posters of inappropriate content will be (1) informed, (2) warned if they continue breaking the rules, (3) moderated, and ultimately (4) banned to retain the highly welcoming and friendly nature of the erlang.org community. To lift a ban or otherwise contend a regulative measure, contact mailman@erix.ericsson.se. What are the different mailing lists for: erlang-patches@erlang.org: Strictly for posting patches (inline, attachment, or summary of a Github pull request) for Erlang/OTP with the occasional discussion regarding a patch. See also "Submitting Patches" at http://github.com/erlang/otp/wiki. erlang-bugs@erlang.org: Strictly for submitting bug reports, if you're reasonably sure it is a defect in Erlang/OTP. erlang-announce@erlang.org: Strictly for announcements by the Erlang/OTP team. erlang-questions@erlang.org: Anything else Erlang related (discussions, questions, announcements). Moderators: *-owner@erlang.org e.g. erlang-questions-owner@erlang.org