[rpd] Gauging Interest in a possible policy change

[Andrew Alston]

Hi Saul,

I think my point here is that the PDP should in a way be self governing,
and as such should specify its code of conduct (similar to rfc 7154 and
related documents)

Thanks

Andrew

On Wed, 27 May 2026 at 09:20, Saul Stein <saul at enetworks.co.za> wrote:

> Hi Andrew,
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> It’s sad that it’s come to this.
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> I think a better idea would be  rule that says after x warnings from the
> co-chairs, you have a 6month period of either moderation or suspension from
> posting.
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> That should be in the code of conduct, not a specific policy.
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> Regards
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> Saul
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> *From:* Andrew Alston <aa at alstonnetworks.net>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 27 May 2026 07:53
> *To:* RPD <rpd at afrinic.net>
> *Subject:* [rpd] Gauging Interest in a possible policy change
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> Hi Guys,
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> I've been giving this a lot of thought and want to gauge interest in
> adding a policy relating to the code of conduct.
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> Effectively, what I foresee is language added to the policy which acts
> similar to the IETF Notewell, and specifies appropriate/inappropriate
> conduct both on the PDP List and during PDP meetings.
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> Ideally speaking this will also include enforcement actions for the code
> of conduct, appeal procedures etc.
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> Within the IETF framework for example, disruptive behavior can result in
> the temporary or permanent loss of posting rights to the list, and such
> enforcement actions are subject to a robust appeal mechanism.
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> Before I start drafting however, I'd like to hear the PDP's thoughts on
> whether this is worth doing.
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> Thanks
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> Andrew
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