Community Guidelines

Pledge

We, as members, contributors, and maintainers, commit to upholding high standards of professionalism, integrity, and responsibility. We aim to foster a respectful, focused environment where contributions are judged by merit, not identity or ideology. Our shared goal is to build and sustain technically excellent, practical software for the benefit of users and contributors alike.

Objectives

  • Develop reliable, well-engineered software tools through collaborative effort.
  • Support users with tools that are practical, well-documented, and dependable.
  • Enable contributors to pursue professional, technical, financial, or personal goals—on their own terms.
  • Maintain a productive, rewarding, and enjoyable collaboration environment.
  • Ensure long-term economic sustainability of the products.
  • Advance technical knowledge through open, principled contribution.

Decision-Making

This community operates as a meritocracy. Authority is earned through meaningful, sustained contributions—technical, organizational, or financial. High-impact contributors have greater decision-making influence. Financial backers who support the project’s sustainability are granted proportional influence, reflecting their commitment to the project’s future.

Project leaders make final decisions based on technical merit, project goals, and long-term viability. Consensus is preferred but not mandatory. Disagreements must remain professional.

See also leadership & governance.

Core Values

  • Technical Excellence – Favor correctness, clarity, and maintainability over trends.
  • Responsibility – Take ownership of one’s work and its consequences.
  • Practicality – Solve real problems with effective, durable solutions.
  • Clarity – Communicate with precision and purpose.
  • Long-Term Thinking – Build for sustainability, not just immediacy.
  • Respectful Collaboration – Critique ideas, not people; support others professionally.

Behavior Standards

Expected:

  • Be professional and courteous.
  • Stay focused on technical matters.
  • Offer and accept constructive feedback.
  • Acknowledge and learn from mistakes.
  • Respect contributors’ time and boundaries.

Unacceptable:

  • Personal attacks, insults, or harassment.
  • Unprofessional language or conduct.
  • Doxxing or privacy violations.
  • Off-topic ideological or political debates.
  • Entitled or aggressive demands toward maintainers or contributors.

Enforcement

As the main contributor, PostSharp Technologies leadership is responsible for enforcing these Guidelines, consulting top contributors when needed. Enforcement may range from warnings to permanent bans, depending on severity and impact. Reports may be sent to hello@postsharp.net. Confidentiality and fairness are guaranteed.