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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
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In particular, the existing sections related to:</div>
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D) Enforcement of the Code of Conduct; and</div>
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E) Understanding AFRINIC Warning Process on AFRINIC Mailing Lists.</div>
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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
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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
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, May 27, 2026 1:48:51 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Andrew Alston <aa@alstonnetworks.net><br>
<b>Cc:</b> RPD <rpd@afrinic.net><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [rpd] Gauging Interest in a possible policy change</font>
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<div>Hi Andrew,</div>
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<div dir="auto">AFRINIC does have an existing code of conduct[1] whether it is sufficient in present realities is a different thing. </div>
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<div dir="auto">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.</div>
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<div>[1] <a href="https://afrinic.net/code">https://afrinic.net/code</a></div>
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<div dir="ltr" class="x_gmail_attr">On Wed, 27 May 2026, 12:55 am Andrew Alston, <<a href="mailto:aa@alstonnetworks.net">aa@alstonnetworks.net</a>> wrote:<br>
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<div>I've been giving this a lot of thought and want to gauge interest in adding a policy relating to the code of conduct.</div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>Ideally speaking this will also include enforcement actions for the code of conduct, appeal procedures etc. </div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>Before I start drafting however, I'd like to hear the PDP's thoughts on whether this is worth doing.</div>
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