[rpd] Gauging Interest in a possible policy change

[Sami Salih]

Salam Andrew,

I would support having a specific CoC policy within the PDWG context. However, after reviewing the current AFRINIC Code of Conduct, I find that it is generic enough to cover broader community interactions, while it's relatively comprehensive to serve the PDWG and other lists.

In particular, the existing sections related to:
D) Enforcement of the Code of Conduct; and
E) Understanding AFRINIC Warning Process on AFRINIC Mailing Lists.
already provide a reasonable foundation to address uncivilized or disruptive behaviour. That said, I believe the current warning and enforcement mechanisms may still require strengthening to better address severe or harmful conduct from the outset, especially in cases of repeated or highly disruptive behaviour.

Overall, if AFRINIC maintains a sufficiently high-level and enforceable organizational CoC, there may be limited need for a fully separate PDWG-specific CoC. In my view, the current framework generally serves the purpose, with some targeted amendments and clearer enforcement provisions.

With regards,
Sami Salih.


Sami Salih
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Subject: Re: [rpd] Gauging Interest in a possible policy change

Hi Andrew,

AFRINIC does have an existing code of conduct[1] whether it is sufficient in present realities is a different thing.

I do not believe the rpd need to have a different CoC but I think it may be appropriate for rpd to document the process to follow when AFRINIC CoC is violated.

Regards
[1] https://afrinic.net/code
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On Wed, 27 May 2026, 12:55 am Andrew Alston, <aa at alstonnetworks.net<mailto:aa at alstonnetworks.net>> wrote:
Hi Guys,

I've been giving this a lot of thought and want to gauge interest in adding a policy relating to the code of conduct.

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.

Ideally speaking this will also include enforcement actions for the code of conduct, appeal procedures etc.

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.

Before I start drafting however, I'd like to hear the PDP's thoughts on whether this is worth doing.

Thanks

Andrew

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