From 2cfbc5764e9741126232cbcdb24a956a08048138 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tilmann Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 22:10:41 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Update decisions.adoc --- src/main/asciidoc/decisions.adoc | 51 +++++++++++++------------------- 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+), 31 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/main/asciidoc/decisions.adoc b/src/main/asciidoc/decisions.adoc index 94d6b6d..5299400 100644 --- a/src/main/asciidoc/decisions.adoc +++ b/src/main/asciidoc/decisions.adoc @@ -12,60 +12,49 @@ == Decision Making -All [Contributors](roles.html) are encouraged to participate in +All link:roles.html[Contributors] are encouraged to participate in decisions, but the decision itself is made by those that have -[Committer](roles.html) status in the Project. In other words, the +link:roles.html[Committer] status in the Project. In other words, the Project is a *Minimum Threshold Meritocracy*. Any subscriber to the list may vote on any issue or action item. However, the only binding votes are those cast by a Committer. If the vote is about a change to the source code or documentation and the -primary uthor is a Contributor and not a Committer, the primary author -of whatis being changed may also cast a binding vote on that issue. +primary author is a Contributor and not a Committer, the primary author +of what is being changed may also cast a binding vote on that issue. The act of voting carries certain obligations. Voting members are not only stating their opinion, they are also agreeing to help do the work. Each vote can be made in one of three flavors: - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- +1 - - "Yes," "Agree," or "the action should be performed."
+ + +[cols=",",] +|=== + + +| *+1* | "Yes," "Agree," or "the action should be performed." + On some issues this is only binding if the voter has tested the action on their own system(s). -
- +/-0 - - "Abstain," "no opinion".
+ +| *+/-0* | "Abstain," "no opinion". + An abstention may have detrimental effects if too many people abstain. -
- -1 - - "No."
+| *-1* | "No." + On issues where consensus is required, this vote counts as a - veto. All vetos must contain an explanation of + *veto*. All vetos must contain an explanation of why the veto is appropriate. Vetos with no explanation are void. No veto can be overruled. If you disagree with the veto, you should lobby the person who cast the veto. Voters intending to veto an action item should make their opinions known to the group immediately so that the problem can be remedied as early as possible. -
+ +|=== An action requiring consensus approval must receive at least **3 binding +1** votes and **no binding vetos**. An action requiring majority