From 98918812abd5bd60619aca13b613f7f60e14923e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sarayourfriend <24264157+sarayourfriend@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:31:55 +1100 Subject: [PATCH] Clarify qualifications passage --- .../reference/consent_decision_making.md | 19 +++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/documentation/reference/consent_decision_making.md b/documentation/reference/consent_decision_making.md index 9bb1bc67e9d..4b34c80f15e 100644 --- a/documentation/reference/consent_decision_making.md +++ b/documentation/reference/consent_decision_making.md @@ -46,16 +46,19 @@ process. The differences come from two directions: ## Continuous improvement and exceptions to every rule **This process is not set in stone.** Nor is it a set of laws that must be -followed at all times. This document uses prescriptive language filled with -imperatives primarily to prevent the process itself from being filled with -contingencies at every turn. However, as with every other aspect of our ever -evolving processes, these are merely suggestions that we expect contributors to -adhere to. They cannot cover every situation and undoubtedly there are -exceptional situations where following these suggestions to the letter would be -antithetical to the goals of the project and even of the process itself. +followed at all times. This document uses prescriptive language. However, keep +in mind that broad qualifications exist and are described in this section. The +document avoids qualifying every imperative in order to prevent the text from +ballooning in size and complexity. + +As with every other aspect of our ever evolving processes, this process is +merely a guideline that we expect contributors to adhere to. It cannot cover +every situation and undoubtedly there are exceptional situations where following +the process to the letter would be antithetical to the goals of the project and +even of the process itself. If you have ideas for improving the Openverse decision-making process, please -share them. Suggestions are open to any contributor. +share them. Any contributor may provide feedback on this process. ## Terms