[rincebrain]

I think my problem with codes of conduct is that, in my experience, they're usually just accountability sinks[1].

e.g. "all violations must be reported to the committee" => "we will forbid anyone taking action without the committee's prior approval, and insist that disclosing any reports to us is a violation of policy, then refuse to take any action on reports".

So a thing that was supposed to explicitly communicate shared expectations and norms, instead becomes a way to minimize risk of bad PR for the project by silencing anyone who believed they were operating in good faith.

[1] - https://aworkinglibrary.com/writing/accountability-sinks