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The Python Steering Council has decided to suspend a core Python developer for three months for alleged Code of Conduct violations.

Citing the recommendation of the Code of Conduct Working Group, Python developer Thomas Wouters revealed on behalf of the Steering Council that the unidentified developer was deemed to have repeatedly violated the Python Software Foundation (PSF) Code of Conduct.

The suspended developer is Tim Peters, who told The Register it was fine to name him but declined to comment – beyond observing that one of his objections to the governance process is the secrecy involved.

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[–] onlinepersona 2 points 3 months ago (11 children)

That's not even what happened? Did you read the article?

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[–] zero_spelled_with_an_ecks 1 points 3 months ago (10 children)

Did you? Here's what was mentioned in the suspension and it all sounds right wing to me:

"Defending 'reverse racism' and 'reverse sexism', concepts not backed by empirical evidence, which could be seen as deliberate intimidation or creating an exclusionary environment." "Using potentially offensive language or slurs, in one case even calling an SNL [Saturday Night Live] skit from the 1970s using the same slur 'genuinely funny', which shows a lack of empathy towards other community members." (More context on that here.) "Making light of sensitive topics like workplace sexual harassment, which could be interpreted as harassment or creating an unwelcoming environment." "Casually mentioning scenarios involving sexual abuse, which may be inappropriate or triggering for some audiences." "Discussing bans or removals of community members, which may be seen as publishing private information without permission." "Dismissing unacceptable behavior of others as a 'neurodivergent' trait, which is problematic because it creates a stereotype that neurodivergent people are hard to interact with and need special treatment. "Excessive discussion of controversial topics or past conflicts, which could be seen as sustained disruption of community discussions." "Use of potentially offensive terms, even when self-censored or alluded to indirectly." "Making assumptions or speculations about other community members’ motivations and/or mental health."

[–] onlinepersona 7 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (4 children)

Those are accusations and reasons provided by the PSF. Continue reading the article beyond that.

In one titled "Inclusive communications expectations in Python spaces," Peters pushed back on the notion that "Python old-timers are troglodyte reprobates" and expressed concern about Python's Code of Conduct enforcement process.

Is "Python old-timers are troglodyte reprobates" not worth pushing back against? What kind of atmosphere is created if ageism is OK?

I'm not going to quote the rest, you can read it.

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[–] sus 1 points 3 months ago

"Troglodyte reprobates" was a term that Tim seemed to bring up himself from what seems to be pretty much out of the blue, so it's a bit questionable

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