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.
Gus
[1] https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/policies/-/blob/master/code_of_c... [2] https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/policies/-/blob/master/code_of_c... [3] https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/policies/-/blob/master/voting.tx...