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29 Code of Conduct Policy
33 <section name="Code of Conduct Policy">
35 We expect participants in discussions on the HBase project mailing lists, IRC
36 channels, and JIRA issues to abide by the Apache Software Foundation's
37 <a href="http://apache.org/foundation/policies/conduct.html">Code of Conduct</a>.
40 If you feel there has been a violation of this code, please point out your
41 concerns publicly in a friendly and matter of fact manner. Nonverbal
42 communication is prone to misinterpretation and misunderstanding. Everyone has
43 bad days and sometimes says things they regret later. Someone else's
44 communication style may clash with yours, but the difference can be amicably
45 resolved. After pointing out your concerns please be generous upon receiving an
49 Should there be repeated instances of code of conduct violations, or if there is
50 an obvious and severe violation, the HBase PMC may become involved. When this
51 happens the PMC will openly discuss the matter, most likely on the dev@hbase
52 mailing list, and will consider taking the following actions, in order, if there
53 is a continuing problem with an individual:
55 <li>A friendly off-list warning;</li>
56 <li>A friendly public warning, if the communication at issue was on list, otherwise another off-list warning;</li>
57 <li>A three month suspension from the public mailing lists and possible operator action in the IRC channels.</li>
58 <li>A permanent ban from the public mailing lists, IRC channels, and project JIRA.</li>
62 For flagrant violations requiring a firm response the PMC may opt to skip early
63 steps. No action will be taken before public discussion leading to consensus or
64 a successful majority vote.
67 <section name="Diversity Statement">
69 As a project and a community, we encourage you to participate in the HBase project
70 in whatever capacity suits you, whether it involves development, documentation,
71 answering questions on mailing lists, triaging issue and patch review, managing
72 releases, or any other way that you want to help. We appreciate your
73 contributions and the time you dedicate to the HBase project. We strive to
74 recognize the work of participants publicly. Please let us know if we can
78 We value diversity and strive to support participation by people with all
79 different backgrounds. Rich projects grow from groups with different points of
80 view and different backgrounds. We welcome your suggestions about how we can
81 welcome participation by people at all skill levels and with all aspects of the
85 If you can think of something we are doing that we shouldn't, or something that
86 we should do but aren't, please let us know. If you feel comfortable doing so,
87 use the public mailing lists. Otherwise, reach out to a PMC member or send an
88 email to <a href="mailto:private@hbase.apache.org">the private PMC mailing list</a>.