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diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index 5129c4e84e..c09b1c3679 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -22,9 +22,13 @@ Eden is free, open-source, copyleft software, licensed under the terms of the [G - No LLM or AI usage, *period*, for patches, pull requests, issues, comments, debugging, brainstorming, etc. - For details on why, see the [detailed AI policy](docs/policies/AI.md). +- Usage of any form of profanity or otherwise unsavory language is generally discouraged. + - This is primarily because it rarely helps to actually understand what's going on. + - Remember that your comments should be focused and actually address what's happening. With very few exceptions, expletives are actively detrimental at best. - New code must follow the same general style as the surrounding codebase. Exceptions may be granted in certain cases. - Maintainers reserve the right to change your patches and pull requests at will. We will try to avoid this. - - You should respect all decisions made by the [code owners](docs/CODEOWNERS) in your particular subsystem. If you feel they are overstepping or are incorrect, don't be afraid to stand your ground! + - You should generally respect all decisions made by the [code owners](docs/CODEOWNERS) in your particular subsystem. + - However, if you feel they are overstepping or are incorrect, don't be afraid to stand your ground! Maintainers are not always correct. - While we do *not* adhere to the terms of a formal code of conduct, you will generally be expected to respect other developers, contributors, and community members. - You **must** have basic knowledge of [Git](https://git-scm.com/learn). Knowing how to manage your branches and follow proper fork policies is a necessity. |