Set Files Community Guidelines
Welcome to the Set Files community! These guidelines help everyone have a positive, productive experience.
Our Mission
We're building a practical, human-readable file format that makes configuration files better for everyone. We believe in:
- Simplicity - Keep things clear and approachable
- Collaboration - We're better together
- Respect - Everyone's contribution matters
- Learning - Questions are welcome, mistakes are learning opportunities
Expected Behavior
Be Respectful
- Treat everyone with kindness and professionalism
- Value different perspectives and experiences
- Assume good intentions
- Use welcoming, inclusive language
Be Constructive
- Provide helpful feedback, not just criticism
- Explain your reasoning
- Suggest alternatives when pointing out problems
- Focus on ideas, not people
Be Collaborative
- Share knowledge freely
- Help others learn
- Give credit where it's due
- Work together to solve problems
Be Patient
- Everyone has different backgrounds and experience levels
- Not everyone speaks English as their first language
- Technical discussions take time
- Remember we're all learning
When Participating
In Comments
- Stay on topic
- Ask questions if something isn't clear
- Share your real-world experiences
- Avoid repeating what's already been said
In Discussions
- Search before asking - your question may be answered
- Provide context and examples
- Be open to different solutions
- Follow up when you solve your problem
On GitHub
Not Acceptable
- Harassment, insults, or personal attacks
- Discriminatory language or behavior
- Spam or self-promotion unrelated to Set files
- Sharing others' private information
- Trolling or deliberately inflammatory comments
Reporting Issues
If you experience or witness unacceptable behavior:
- For technical issues: GitHub Issues
- For community concerns: Email kirk@setfiles.org
- Urgent matters: Contact kirk@setfiles.org directly
All reports will be handled with discretion and respect for privacy.
Consequences
Depending on the situation, we may:
- Issue a warning
- Temporarily restrict participation
- Permanently ban from the community
We prefer education over enforcement, but we will act to keep the community welcoming and safe.
Questions About These Guidelines?
Ask in page comments or email kirk@setfiles.org
Remember
- We're all here to make Set files better
- Your contributions matter, big or small
- Questions are encouraged
- Mistakes are opportunities to learn
- Community thrives when everyone participates
Thank you for being part of the Set Files community!
Last updated: December 2024
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