Launchpad etiquette document/code of conduct

[Caroline Ford]

On Wed, 2007-05-23 at 02:34 +0200, Steve Alexander wrote:

> = Using real names =
> 
> The Launchpad code of conduct should say "I won't misrepresent myself
> through my name or nickname."
> 
> Although we require real names only in some very specific situations, I
> think that revealing names and identities leads to a better community
> overall.  I've read through a number of accounts of harassment online,
> including some of those on the ubuntu-women mailing list.  I noticed
> that the worst harassment is done by people who do not reveal their
> names.  So, I want us to encourage a community where people reveal their
> names, and are held responsible for their actions.

This stuff doesn't matter if you are Christian male with an English
name. Anything else and using your real name starts communicating other
personal information about yourself.

This is why Human Resources departments etc don't have real names on job
applications forms. 

Why are you so keen for minorities to expose themselves? It feels as
though you really don't get it.

Caroline