[rpd] Policy supremacy

[Taye Medoye]

Dear All,

Permit me to remark that the first impression one gets perusing the torrent
of submissions in the last twenty-four hours, is that the focus of the
Community may have shifted from making helpful and concrete inputs towards
a proposed policy development, to a supremacy contest, and most likely
unhealthy rivalry over language use. If this insinuation is valid, then
there's a need to retreat and refocus.

While the concerns of Jordi are noted, and worthy of critical
consideration, the point has to be made that the discussion process for
reaching a consensus on any policy proposal, as enshrined in the standard
operating procedure, has to be mutual and convincing to receive acceptance.

In another context, the remarks from Ben, sent from his iPhone - objectors
who all simultaneously and spontaneously joined from Unkown Gmail accounts
bombard the lists with AI slop, are recognised as community members, or
even identifiable human beings for that matter - leave much to be desired.
I do not think such remarks should be welcome on this platform, given the
quality of commenters and participants.

Going by the community's Code of Conduct, and particularly on the expected
behaviour of participants, which include - treating others with politeness
and showing of respect; avoiding personal attacks or otherwise defamatory
or discriminatory comments, etc, every commenter/participant is expected to
adhere strictly as established to avoid unnecessary rivalry and chaos.

By way of suggestion therefore, l am inclined to suggest that the tone of
remarks and commentaries be softened, to eschew any form of bitterness,
while attention should be on the issues at stake for consideration.

I so suggest!

Taye Medoye.

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