perldelta for 0cd52e23ae64

[perl5.git] / pod / perlpolicy.pod

diff --git a/pod/perlpolicy.pod b/pod/perlpolicy.pod
index 0f05876..063dae5 100644 (file)
--- a/pod/perlpolicy.pod
+++ b/pod/perlpolicy.pod
@@ -291,6 +291,11 @@ upgrade from very old versions of perl to the latest version.
 
 =item *
 
+Patches that fix bugs in features that were new in the corresponding 5.x.0
+stable release.
+
+=item *
+
 Patches that fix anything which prevents or seriously impacts the build
 or installation of perl.
 
@@ -551,10 +556,14 @@ Civility is simple:  stick to the facts while avoiding demeaning remarks and
 sarcasm.  It is not enough to be factual.  You must also be civil.  Responding
 in kind to incivility is not acceptable.
 
+While civility is required, kindness is encouraged; if you have any doubt about
+whether you are being civil, simply ask yourself, "Am I being kind?" and aspire
+to that.
+
 If the list moderators tell you that you are not being civil, carefully
-consider how your words have appeared before responding in any way.  You may
-protest, but repeated protest in the face of a repeatedly reaffirmed decision
-is not acceptable.
+consider how your words have appeared before responding in any way.  Were they
+kind?  You may protest, but repeated protest in the face of a repeatedly
+reaffirmed decision is not acceptable.
 
 Unacceptable behavior will result in a public and clearly identified warning.
 Repeated unacceptable behavior will result in removal from the mailing list and