From d15ddc7a4985daf37813e9e944a225ae99be7d11 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mark Qvist Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2023 17:34:51 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Updated contribution guidelines --- Contributing.md | 14 ++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/Contributing.md b/Contributing.md index 8735316..790f23b 100644 --- a/Contributing.md +++ b/Contributing.md @@ -2,17 +2,23 @@ Welcome, and thank you for your interest in contributing to Reticulum! -Apart from writing code, there are many ways in which you can contribute. Before getting started, please read these guidelines. +Apart from writing code, there are many ways in which you can contribute. Before interacting with this community, read these short and simple guidelines. + +## Expected Conduct + +First and foremost, there is one simple requirement for taking part in this community: While we primarily interact virtually, your actions matter and have real consequences. Therefore: **Act like a responsible, civilized person** - also in the face of disputes and heated disagreements. Speak your mind here, discussions are welcome. Just do so in the spirit of being face-to-face with everyone else. Thank you. ## Asking Questions -If you want to ask a question, do not open an issue. +If you want to ask a question, **do not open an issue**. The issue tracker is used by people *working on Reticulum* to track bugs, issues and improvements. Instead, ask away on the [discussions](https://github.com/markqvist/Reticulum/discussions) or on the [Reticulum Matrix channel](https://unsigned.io/contact.html#reticulum:matrix.org) at `#reticulum:matrix.org` -## Providing Feedback +## Providing Feedback & Ideas -Likewise, feedback, ideas and feature requests are a very welcome way to contribute, and should also be posted on the [discussions](https://github.com/markqvist/Reticulum/discussions), or on the [Reticulum Matrix channel](https://unsigned.io/contact.html#reticulum:matrix.org) at `#reticulum:matrix.org` +Likewise, feedback, ideas and feature requests are a very welcome way to contribute, and should also be posted on the [discussions](https://github.com/markqvist/Reticulum/discussions), or on the [Reticulum Matrix channel](https://unsigned.io/contact.html#reticulum:matrix.org) at `#reticulum:matrix.org`. + +Please do not post feature requests or general ideas on the issue tracker, or in direct messages to the primary developers. You are much more likely to get a response and start a constructive discussion by posting your ideas in the public channels created for these purposes. ## Reporting Issues