Re: [PATCH] Documentation/CoC: Spell out the TAB role in enforcement decisions

From: Shuah
Date: Wed Mar 05 2025 - 15:09:10 EST


On 3/5/25 08:31, Steven Rostedt wrote:
On Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:54:28 +0200
Jani Nikula <jani.nikula@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

2/3 actually means 7/10 for the TAB.

Except two of the CoC committee members currently serve on the TAB, and
will not vote. Assuming they will also not count for the total, 2/3
means 6/8 = 75%.

All of a sudden you actually need 3/4 majority in the TAB to approve any
CoC measures.

Perhaps consider using a simple majority instead? The numbers become
6/10 and 5/8.

I'm a TAB member but I'm speaking for myself and not on behalf of the TAB.

I rather keep it as is and not move it to a simple majority. If the TAB is
going to make a decision that may affect the ability of a developer to get
their work done, the issue had better be substantial where it should have no
problem getting to 75%. Ideally, it should even be unanimous, but there are
cases where a member may be involved, and decides to abstain.


I am in total agreement with Steve on this. The way the document reads now
with this change allows for oversight when the CoC, the TAB and the community
is forced to make tough decisions that impact developer's ability to participate
in the development process.

thanks,
-- Shuah