> On Jan 12, 2016, at 12:20 AM, Tom Lane <tgl(at)sss(dot)pgh(dot)pa(dot)us> wrote:
>
> [ just a few comments on specific points ]
>
> "Greg Sabino Mullane" <greg(at)turnstep(dot)com> writes:
>>> 2. The CoC is not about being offended. The act of being offended is
>>> purely a recipient response and usually the offended individual is more
>>> interested in being a victim than moving forward.
>
>> Too defensive; not needed in the code of conduct.
>
> Agreed, let's avoid defensiveness here. There's not much advantage to
> this whole exercise unless we can be welcoming rather than dismissive.
>
How about a simple statement?
2. We expect people to be both tolerant and respectful of others.
Neil