coc.md

MPL code of conduct (CoC)

Purpose of meeting

• To decide on a process for selecting CoC for matplotlib

So far

• Proposed CoC was opened at matplotlib/matplotlib#18538
• Based on the Python Software Foundation CoC
• Left open for 2 weeks for comments

Feedback

• Lots of minor points
• Major feedback was (repeating matplotlib/matplotlib#18538 (comment) and paraphrasing):
  • Consider Jupyter's and nteract's CoC as they have had greater success in inclusion and training re: CoC
  • Try to resist the urge to word-smith a whole new code of conduct vs. using an existing one. Sort of like security - rolling your own is seldom a wise idea.

Going forward

• We at least need to choose a base CoC within development team
• Options are:
  • Python: https://www.python.org/psf/conduct/
  • Jupyter: https://github.com/jupyter/governance/blob/master/conduct/code_of_conduct.md
  • Scipy: https://docs.scipy.org/doc/scipy/reference/dev/conduct/code_of_conduct.html (derives from jupyter)
  • Numpy: https://numpy.org/code-of-conduct/ (derives from scipy)
  • nteract: https://github.com/nteract/nteract/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
• Open to feedback or not after choosing?