Re: [PATCH] Fix Code of Conduct ambiguities

From: Iván Chavero
Date: Tue Oct 16 2018 - 08:22:14 EST


El 14/10/18 a las 8:46 p. m., Joe Perches escribiÃ:
> On Sun, 2018-10-14 at 13:52 -0500, Ivan Chavero wrote:
> > The language and focus of the CoC has some ambiguities that
> > could lead to conflicts that might distract maintainers and
> > contributors attention from the technical nature of the
> > Linux kernel.
> > This patch aims to clarify this problems and focus the document
> > to a more possitive, healthy and technical standpoint.
>
> []
> > diff --git a/Documentation/process/code-of-conduct.rst
> > b/Documentation/process/code-of-conduct.rst
>
> []
> > @@ -17,23 +19,22 @@ Our Standards
> > Examples of behavior that contributes to creating a positive
> > environment
> > include:
> >
> > -* Using welcoming and inclusive language
> > -* Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
> > -* Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
> > -* Focusing on what is best for the community
> > -* Showing empathy towards other community members
> > +* Using welcoming and inclusive language.
> > +* Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences.
> > +* Gracefully accepting constructive criticism.
> > +* Focusing on what is best for the community:.
> > +* Showing empathy towards other community members.
> > +* Use facts instead of opinions.
>
> trivia:
>
> bullet points do not need periods.
>
>

When there are complete sentences the period is optional according to
the Oxford dictionary [1]

if it's bad form i can remove them.


[1] https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/punctuation/bullet-points