RakuOS Community Code of Conduct

The RakuOS community exists to build, improve, and support the RakuOS operating system. Our shared goal is to collaborate respectfully, focus on technical excellence, and create a welcoming environment for all users and contributors.

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Our Purpose

Participation in the RakuOS community—through discussions, issue tracking, code contributions, documentation, or support—means agreeing to follow this Code of Conduct.

The community’s focus is technical collaboration. Personal beliefs, political views, and other non-technical matters are not relevant to contributions and discussions.

Core Principles

Respect First

• Assume good intent in all interactions.
• Communicate constructively and politely.
• Focus on ideas and work, not individuals.
• Accept that contributors may have different experiences, skills, and perspectives.

Disagreement is acceptable. Personal attacks are not.

Stay Focused on the Project

Community spaces are intended for discussions related to:

• RakuOS development and design
• Support and troubleshooting
• Documentation and learning resources
• Feature proposals and technical discussion

Avoid derailing discussions with unrelated topics. Keep conversations productive and technical.

Political and Social Neutrality

• Do not promote political parties, campaigns, or agendas.
• Avoid political debates, regardless of viewpoint.
• Focus discussions on technical collaboration and problem-solving.
• Respect that members may have diverse beliefs; personal views are private and irrelevant here.

Inclusion and Non-Discrimination

• Do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other personal attribute.
• Offer guidance and support to all contributors, especially those new to the project.
• Use clear, inclusive, and respectful language at all times.
• Avoid gatekeeping, elitism, or dismissive behavior.

Constructive Communication

Contribution Expectations

• Follow project guidelines and workflows.
• Keep contributions focused, clear, and documented.
• Be open to review and feedback from maintainers.
• Respect maintainer decisions for the overall health of the project.
• Focus on technical improvement rather than personal opinions or beliefs.

Reporting Issues

If you experience or witness behavior that violates this Code of Conduct:

• Report it to project maintainers or moderators.
• Provide details or links when possible.
• Reports will be handled respectfully and confidentially whenever possible.

Enforcement

Maintainers may take action to protect the community, including:

• Requesting changes in behavior
• Removing inappropriate content
• Temporary or permanent removal from community spaces
• Restricting contribution access

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