[tor-project] [Proposal] CoC Update - Include a description of the Tor Community

[gus]

Dear Tor Core Contributors,

While discussing how to improve the Tor network health, some
contributors have raised their concerns regarding the clarity of who is
considered to be part of "The Tor Project" and should adhere to its
policies. This ambiguity can be interpreted in various ways, such as
excluding Directory Authorities or referring solely to Tor Project, Inc. (TPI).

It is crucial to clarify that when using the term "The Tor Project" in
such statements[1], it encompasses the entire organization, including the
community, network, contributors, operators, TPI, TPI board of
directors, directory authorities, and volunteers.

In order to address this confusion and ensure inclusivity, I'm proposing
to include this description in our Code of Conduct document[2]:

"The Tor Community consists of a diverse group of contributors,
including the Tor Directory Authorities, network operators, trainers,
translators, researchers, employees, contractors, and others valued
participants. This policy is applicable to all members, contributors,
volunteers, contractors (regardless of their employment status with The
Tor Project, Inc.), as well as individuals and entities involved in the
Tor Community and its network."

You can suggest improvements to the proposal here:
https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/policies/-/issues/7

Next steps
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This is a proposal to amend the Tor Project CoC, so I'm following our
voting process[3]. And here are the next steps:

* Your proposal will enter a 'discussion phase' for at least a week.
  During this time the proposal can be refined based on feedback and
  alternate proposals put forward.

* To move forward with a vote the proposal must receive at least two
  other sponsors. In addition, any alternate proposal with at least
  three supporters will also be included in the vote.

Gus

[1] https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/policies/-/blob/master/code_of_conduct.txt#L11
[2] https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/policies/-/blob/master/code_of_conduct.txt
[3] https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/policies/-/blob/master/voting.txt
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The Tor Project
Community Team Lead
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