[tor-project] [Proposal] CoC Update - Include a description of the Tor Community

[David Goulet]

On 14 Jun (10:54:24), gus wrote:
> Dear Tor Core Contributors,
> 
> While discussing how to improve the Tor network health, some
> contributors have raised their concerns regarding the clarity of who is
> considered to be part of "The Tor Project" and should adhere to its
> policies. This ambiguity can be interpreted in various ways, such as
> excluding Directory Authorities or referring solely to Tor Project, Inc. (TPI).
> 
> It is crucial to clarify that when using the term "The Tor Project" in
> such statements[1], it encompasses the entire organization, including the
> community, network, contributors, operators, TPI, TPI board of
> directors, directory authorities, and volunteers.
> 
> In order to address this confusion and ensure inclusivity, I'm proposing
> to include this description in our Code of Conduct document[2]:
> 
> "The Tor Community consists of a diverse group of contributors,
> including the Tor Directory Authorities, network operators, trainers,
> translators, researchers, employees, contractors, and others valued
> participants. This policy is applicable to all members, contributors,
> volunteers, contractors (regardless of their employment status with The
> Tor Project, Inc.), as well as individuals and entities involved in the
> Tor Community and its network."
> 
> You can suggest improvements to the proposal here:
> https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/policies/-/issues/7
> 
> Next steps
> ----------
> 
> This is a proposal to amend the Tor Project CoC, so I'm following our
> voting process[3]. And here are the next steps:
> 
> * Your proposal will enter a 'discussion phase' for at least a week.
>   During this time the proposal can be refined based on feedback and
>   alternate proposals put forward.
> 
> * To move forward with a vote the proposal must receive at least two
>   other sponsors. In addition, any alternate proposal with at least
>   three supporters will also be included in the vote.

Hi Gus!

Thanks for this. I'm officially sponsoring this proposal!

I think this is massively important for the health of our network and
community.

Cheers!
David

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