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CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

Anti-Code of Conduct

The [Project Name] open source project explicitly rejects traditional codes of conduct that enforce rigid behavioral rules, centralized moderation, or ideological conformity. Instead, we adopt a minimalist framework that trusts contributors to act with reason, accountability, and a focus on technical excellence. Our principles are as follows:

Principles

  1. Autonomy Over Conformity
    Contributors are free to express ideas, code, and opinions without fear of censorship or moral policing. Your contributions are judged by their quality, not your adherence to social norms.

  2. Meritocracy Drives Progress
    We evaluate contributions based on their technical merit, creativity, and utility. The strength of your code and ideas outweighs compliance with group consensus.

  3. No Thought Police
    We do not regulate speech or enforce ideological standards. Open debate, critique, and disagreement are encouraged--robust ideas thrive through scrutiny.

  4. Self-Governance
    No central authority will mediate disputes or dictate behavior. Resolve conflicts directly with others or through transparent community discussion. You are responsible for your actions and their outcomes.

  5. Focus on the Code
    This project exists to produce high-quality software, not to manage personal or political agendas. Keep discussions and contributions relevant to the project's technical goals.

  6. Transparency, Not Bureaucracy
    All project-related decisions, issues, and conflicts are handled openly in public forums. There are no backroom moderations or opaque bans--everything is visible to the community.

  7. No Cancel Culture
    We reject cancel culture and its attempts to punish or exclude based on past actions, opinions, or nonconformity. A contributor's actions or behavior outside this project have no bearing on their contributions here, which are evaluated solely on their current merit.

  8. Opt-Out Freedom
    If this project's culture or approach does not align with your values, you are free to fork the project, contribute elsewhere, or build something new. We respect your right to choose.

Purpose

This anti-code of conduct exists to foster an environment of intellectual freedom, technical excellence, and minimal governance. It assumes contributors are capable of self-regulation and prioritizes the project's software output over behavioral oversight. By adopting these principles, we aim to create a collaborative space where ideas and code flourish through open, honest, and merit-based contributions.

Enforcement

There is no formal enforcement mechanism. Contributors are expected to uphold these principles through mutual respect and accountability. Persistent disruptions that harm the project's technical goals may be addressed through transparent community discussion, but no contributor will be excluded based on speech, beliefs, or identity.

Contact

For project-related questions or to raise concerns, use the public issue tracker or discussion forums. Private moderation channels do not exist--keep all communication open and transparent.

Addendum: Adopting This Anti-Code

We encourage other open source projects to adopt or adapt this anti-code of conduct to promote intellectual freedom, meritocracy, and minimal governance in their communities. To apply this anti-code to your project:

  1. Copy and Customize: Copy this document into your project's repository as CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md. Replace "[Project Name]" with your project's name and adjust any principles to align with your community's specific goals or values, if needed.

  2. Preserve Core Principles: Maintain the focus on autonomy, merit-based contributions, transparency, and rejection of cancel culture and centralized moderation to stay true to the anti-code's ethos.

  3. Communicate Clearly: Inform your contributors about the anti-code in your project's documentation or README. Link to the CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md file and explain its purpose in fostering a productive, open, and resilient community.

  4. Encourage Feedback: Invite your community to discuss and propose changes to the anti-code through public channels, ensuring it evolves transparently and reflects the project's needs.

By adopting this anti-code, you signal a commitment to prioritizing code quality and open discourse over restrictive behavioral controls. We believe this approach strengthens open source collaboration and invite you to join us in championing these values.

This anti-code of conduct is adapted from the principles of open source collaboration and is intended to guide, not govern, our community.

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