Monday 28 August 2017

CoC violation reported about Kat Marchán

I submitted the message below just now to abuse@npmjs.com. I don't know if this is the proper place to publicize it (as it is npm, not node.js), but I feel the divisiveness being introduced to the node.js and npm communities is extremely toxic and will only serve to drive away contributors. I, for one, am forced to call into question the viability of a company (npm) and a community (node.js) that allows its employees and members, respectively, to display such unprofessional and abusive conduct.This is the report:From the npm CoC:This policy covers the usage of the npm registry, as well as the npm website, npm related events, and any other services offered by or on behalf of npm, Inc. (collectively, the "Service"). It also applies to behavior in the context of the npm Open Source project communities, including but not limited to public GitHub repositories, IRC channels, social media, mailing lists, and public events.Any spamming, trolling, flaming, baiting, or other attention-stealing behavior is not welcome, and will not be tolerated.Harassing other users of the Service is never tolerated, whether via public or private media.Avoid using offensive or harassing package names, nicknames, or other identifiers that might detract from a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all.Harassment includes, but is not limited to: harmful or prejudicial verbal or written comments related to gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, religion, age, physical appearance, body size, race, or similar personal characteristics; inappropriate use of nudity, sexual images, and/or sexually explicit language in public spaces; threats of physical or non-physical harm; deliberate intimidation, stalking or following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; inappropriate physical contact; and unwelcome sexual attention.I believe the following to be blatant violations of the above CoC (and extremely unprofessional). For the sake of inclusivity in the npm and node.js community, I urge that action be taken so that this does not become the norm:http://ift.tt/2vyMEzu (sexually explicit insults)http://ift.tt/2wErhAB (as a man I take offense to this and would feel reluctant to participate in a community with this person)The comments she has made as of late appear to me to be incredibly divisive and unprofessional. As a technology decision-maker, I am now forced to re-evalute npm vs the alternatives in the search for a product that promises long-term stability.Thank you for understanding,Vikram

Submitted August 28, 2017 at 11:15PM by VikramParalkahar

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