WordPress Expands Code of Conduct to Private Conversations, Community Reacts

[Jyolsna]

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[Tony Zeoli]

My thoughts are that if you are sharing comments in a private chat and they are do not break any other code of conduct rules, then my comments should remain private and should not be shared publicly.

If I express thoughts that break the rules, then they should be able to be cop9ied and shared only with law enforcement and the code of conduct team.

No one has a right to publish my words in social media or by email to anyone else without prior consent. You’re innocent until proven guilty. People can take words out of context and only publish what they choose and leave out other pieces of text not favorable to their point of view.

I can see why some people are angry about it but they just have to wait until someone excerpts what they write to see what happens when those words are not “waht they meant” to publish.

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[John B]

Wrong, wrong, wrong

In most jurisdictions there is a concept of fair use, so usually your words can be republished.

Once again WordPress.org is playing big brother in an area it should just keep out of.

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[Miroslav Glavic]

actually not true. many jurisdictions have laws about needing permission for both sides.
I am in Canada, one party consent (the entire country)
In the US, many states you need both parties to consent

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[Peter Shaw]

You are quite wrong, legally

With emails they can be republished or forwarded freely. The only restriction is copyright limits the receivers ability to profit from the message.

A secondary point is that generally more transparency is better, and trusting authorities whether that be the law enforcement or the code of conduct team is naive.

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[Stuart]

I can’t express how sad I am to see an ecosystem I loved so dearly lose all trust so quickly. This is so clearly done with ill intentions and it truly hurts. Matt, please just go away and let the rest of us enjoy WordPress in peace. You created something great, now stop destroying it.

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[Cynthia]

It is all about the timing. It does not matter if this is a needed policy or a bad idea. There is a bad feeling in the WordPress world right now and people react with emotions before they react mindfully. This reeks of control, more control and more control. It creates a perception that all negative chatter about WP is to be suppressed which when added to the current text at the dot org login, rules within the support forum and blocks on X “feels” true. Another time, another place and this may not have attracted notice. Lousy timing. Lousy decision. Get a crisis PR agency.

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[Tony Zeoli]

Typo – I meant C/Twitter and not “C”.

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[Tony Zeoli]

Sorry, X not C.

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[Steven Gliebe]

Private is private. That’s basic. I doubt this would be much of an issue had it been done before the whole WP Engine war.

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[Robert Cruz]

The expansion of WordPress’ Code of Conduct to include private conversations is definitely a bold move. While it shows a strong commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful community, it raises questions about privacy and enforcement. It’s important to strike a balance between fostering positive interactions and respecting personal boundaries. The community’s mixed reactions are understandable—it’s crucial to see how WordPress handles this in practice, as overreach could lead to unintended consequences.

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[Thahani]

Great to see WordPress expanding its Code of Conduct to cover private conversations! This step reinforces the importance of maintaining a respectful and inclusive community, ensuring that everyone feels safe to contribute. It’s a positive move toward fostering a healthier environment for all users!

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