[ripe-chair-discuss] RIPE Mailing List Code of Conduct

> On 19 May 2017, at 11:03, Nigel Titley <nigel at titley.com> wrote:
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> On 19/05/17 09:33, Daniel Karrenberg wrote:
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>> I apologise for overreacting to a friendly poke by Shane which I am sure
>> had nothing but humorous intent. It just hit me at the wrong moment and
>> I was unable to see the humor.
> 
> I too would like to apologise to the list, to my friends and to the RIPE
> community in general. I allowed my concern to overflow into what with
> hindsight was an ad hominem attack on Nurani. I've been using email for
> more years than I care to remember and I still overlook the fact that a
> tone of voice and a smile don't get transmitted along with the bald
> words. To Nurani I apologise unreservedly. To you, my friends, please
> accept this as a promise to try to do better.

Just a quick note from me to say thank you for turning this discussion around, into a more constructive one. 

Nigel, dear Nigel, I very much appreciate your apology. Not because I was personally hurt, but because it’s important for us to ensure that the space we have here, is one that encourages open, and honest discussion. And we should lead by example. So thank you. 

We can disagree on substance, but let’s keep the discussion live and thriving, while still respecting each other’s different views. 

And you are right, email is a horrible medium for these types of discussions, leaving so much tone and intention open to interpretation. We should all know that by now, but it seems we sometimes need to be reminded of this! :) 

Once I have worked my way through the big pile of work on my desk this week, I will get back into this discussion and contribute as best I can.

Nurani

> 
> Those of you who deal with me regularly may have noticed that I'm a
> little more hair-triggered than usual. There are a few things going on
> health-wise and personally that are at the root of this. They may or may
> not be fixable, but they are no excuse for bad behaviour in public.
> 
> Nigel
>