On 12/23/2020 1:17 AM, Felipe Contreras wrote:
> As many argued; respect cannot be manufactured at will. If you don't
> respect an idea (for example that the Earth is flat), then it doesn't
> matter how hard you try; you still will not respect it.
...
> * Using welcoming and inclusive language
> -* Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
> +* Being tolerant of differing viewpoints and experiences
> * Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
> * Focusing on what is best for the community
> * Showing empathy towards other community members
As mentioned in 5cdf230 (add a Code of Conduct document, 2019-09-24):
This patch adapts the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct. As opposed
to writing our own from scratch, this uses common and well-accepted
language, and strikes a good balance between illustrating expectations
and avoiding a laundry list of behaviors. It's also the same document
used by the Git for Windows project.
It is highly recommended to stick to the widely-used and carefully
crafted phrasing.
Specifically, "Being respectful" is different from "Have respect", which
negates your argument for changing this word. We can only enforce what
is evidenced by actual communication, not the internal lives of community
members.
I could just as easily argue that it is possible to be tolerant without
being respectful.
Thanks,
-Stolee
