[Nadya]

A CoC lets people stretch something to fall under it to get someone else punished if enforced properly and by the letter.

If it isn't enforced by the letter - why does any of this bullshit need to be mentioned? If someone's being a dick, they'll be addressed and dealt with for being a dick. No CoC needed.

What is the difference between the following two statements?

"We've received a complaint that could be construed as violating Section 3 Subsection B of the CoC. So I'm going to have to ask you to quit it or leave."

"You're being an ass. Quit it or leave."

[michaelmior]

People have different definitions of what constitutes acceptable conduct. A CoC acknowledges this and takes some steps to make sure people are on the same page. Even if it isn't enforced to the letter, some people need a reminder. I think there's also a hope (maybe not true in practice) that having a CoC is a positive signal to people who feel marginalized in other communities.

[rdtsc]

> What is the difference between the following two statements?

Nothing, I like the second. And the second one will be used anyway. But I was talking here more about the people who gave it a -1. Maintainer spent his personal time and put some work into creating a guide. So let the guide be.

If it is not enforced, it is not enforced. It will just stay there. If it is enforced I might help people kick abusers off a mailing list or IRC channel.

Perhaps I would understand if it was a question of well we don't have a guide, how wants to come up with one, or let's go write one. Then perhaps discussion its value vs time it takes to get it edited and committed might be in order. But if it is already done, just adopt it. There is nothing onerous or crazy in there.

If it doesn't work or causes terrible problem down the road -- throw it away.