Re: Threat of Code of Conduct Violation (was Re: Goals and Requirements for DID Method Standardization?)

Dear Michael,

As the W3C CCG co-chair, I would like to acknowledge your concerns and
opinions.  Upon reviewing the email thread, I do not see any
code-of-conduct violation from Manu.  W3C CCG is an open, inclusive, and
psychologically safe place to discuss, incubate, and work on
identity-related technologies wherever it comes from.  We would continue to
encourage you, Manu, and everyone else to continue sharing identity-related
news and developments across all communities around the world.

If you feel differently about my opinion above, please feel free to reach
out to me at harrison@spokeo.com or any of the co-chairs directly.  It is
okay to have different perspectives on an issue, but let's focus our
discussion on the merits of the matter, not people, because I am positive
that all community members here have good faith.  After all, none of us is
getting paid to volunteer our time and efforts into this, and we are
putting in the hard work because we share the same self-sovereign-identity
vision.

Sincerely,

*Harrison Tang*
CEO
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On Mon, Nov 25, 2024 at 5:42 PM Michael Herman (Trusted Digital Web) <
mwherman@parallelspace.net> wrote:

> RE: “pass off”
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> Brian, is one of the following your intended meaning of “pass off”?
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> Michael Herman
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> Web 7.0 Foundation / TDW
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> *From:* Michael Herman (Trusted Digital Web) <mwherman@parallelspace.net>
> *Sent:* Monday, November 25, 2024 6:26 PM
> *To:* Brian Richter <brian@aviary.tech>
> *Cc:* W3C Credentials CG <public-credentials@w3.org>; Kim Hamilton Duffy
> <kim@identity.foundation>; Markus Sabadello <markus@danubetech.com>; Will
> Abramson <will@legreq.com>; Daniel Burnett <danielcburnett@gmail.com>;
> Gabe.L.Cohen@gmail.com
> *Subject:* RE: Threat of Code of Conduct Violation (was Re: Goals and
> Requirements for DID Method Standardization?)
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>    1. My use of the terms TDW and “Trusted Digital Web” date back to
>    December 2018 and they have been in continuous use since that time –
>    approximately 5-6 years ago.
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> Reference:
> https://github.com/w3c/did-extensions/pull/581#issuecomment-2462828639
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> Reference: https://hyperonomy.com/2018/12/31/the-trusted-digital-web/
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>    2. The date of your earliest PR is only ~7 months ago (per your link
>    below).
>    3. RE: After stumbling upon your recent copy-and-paste of one of your
>    other DID method specs (link
>    <https://github.com/Web7Foundation/Specifications/blob/main/methods/did-tdw-1-0-1.md>),
>    as is clearly shown here <https://www.diffchecker.com/ekbLbFlD/>, your
>    intention to "pass off" as did:tdw in the future is clear. I strongly urge
>    you to back off, as the mountain of evidence in the first link above will
>    show that the term "did:tdw" was not coined at the Web 7 Foundation.
>
>    @Brian Richter <brian@aviary.tech>
>    3a. What do you mean by the remark “pass off”? …and what is your basis
>    for penning this remark?
>    3b. Why or how is the remark “copy-and-paste of one of your other DID
>    method specs” relevant to this discussion?
>    3c. How/why is the method used to prepare a DID Method specification
>    relevant to this discussion?
>
> Best regards,
> Michael Herman
> Web 7.0 Foundation / TDW
>
>
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> *From:* Brian Richter <brian@aviary.tech>
> *Sent:* Monday, November 25, 2024 5:14 PM
> *To:* Michael Herman (Trusted Digital Web) <mwherman@parallelspace.net>
> *Cc:* Kim Hamilton <kimdhamilton@gmail.com>; W3C Credentials CG <
> public-credentials@w3.org>; Kim Hamilton Duffy <kim@identity.foundation>;
> Markus Sabadello <markus@danubetech.com>; Will Abramson <will@legreq.com>;
> Daniel Burnett <danielcburnett@gmail.com>; Gabe.L.Cohen@gmail.com
> *Subject:* Re: Threat of Code of Conduct Violation (was Re: Goals and
> Requirements for DID Method Standardization?)
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> *Michael,*
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> *Some thoughts:*
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>    1. Having spent the better part of a year developing a DID method that
>    has been gaining global recognition (see here
>    <https://github.com/search?q=did%3Atdw&type=pullrequests>), it was
>    heartbreaking to see your objection to the name. While I'm confident you
>    have no legal right to this three-letter acronym, we backed down so that we
>    could continue to move our work forward. You took this as a win and that
>    you are right... okay, fine, go ahead.
>    2. While reading this thread, I was disappointed to see you attacking
>    a community member for simply reiterating his account of a meeting and
>    proposing steps to move things forward, as he has consistently done for
>    over 10 years. Luckily, Manu has proven he has thick skin, as I don't think
>    I would personally be participating in this community if I received the
>    amount of pushback he does. It's admirable, honestly.
>    3. After stumbling upon your recent copy-and-paste of one of your
>    other DID method specs (link
>    <https://github.com/Web7Foundation/Specifications/blob/main/methods/did-tdw-1-0-1.md>),
>    as is clearly shown here <https://www.diffchecker.com/ekbLbFlD/>, your
>    intention to "pass off" as did:tdw in the future is clear. I strongly urge
>    you to back off, as the mountain of evidence in the first link above will
>    show that the term "did:tdw" was not coined at the Web 7 Foundation.
>
> I am not an expert on W3C or DIF's code of conduct, but I do know your
> behavior violates my personal code of conduct. Your actions come across as
> bullying and undermine the collaborative spirit of our community.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Brian
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>
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> On Mon, Nov 25, 2024 at 1:58 PM Kim Hamilton <kimdhamilton@gmail.com>
> wrote:
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> Sorry Michael, these are different organizations; the conversation can’t
> be moved so simply. I will await the outcome from this community.
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>
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> On Mon, Nov 25, 2024 at 1:55 PM Michael Herman (Trusted Digital Web) <
> mwherman@parallelspace.net> wrote:
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> The discussion has moved to here:
> https://github.com/decentralized-identity/did-methods/issues/9
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Manu Sporny <msporny@digitalbazaar.com>
> Sent: Monday, November 25, 2024 12:44 PM
> To: Michael Herman (Trusted Digital Web) <mwherman@parallelspace.net>
> Cc: W3C Credentials CG <public-credentials@w3.org>; Kim Hamilton Duffy <
> kim@identity.foundation>; Markus Sabadello <markus@danubetech.com>; Will
> Abramson <will@legreq.com>; Daniel Burnett <danielcburnett@gmail.com>;
> Gabe.L.Cohen@gmail.com
> Subject: Re: Threat of Code of Conduct Violation (was Re: Goals and
> Requirements for DID Method Standardization?)
>
> Manu wrote:
> > If you would like to file a code of conduct violation, please do.
>
> On Mon, Nov 25, 2024 at 12:46 PM Michael Herman (Trusted Digital Web) <
> mwherman@parallelspace.net> wrote:
> > MWH>> I have and will further submit the above additional 3 claims.
>
> Good, thank you for following the community process. I trust that it will
> result in a just outcome.
>
> I will not be responding to this thread, your baseless accusations, or
> your bullying. Do not engage with me on this mailing list and do not send
> me any more personal email.
>
> The Chairs will take it from here.
>
> -- manu
>
> --
> Manu Sporny - https://www.linkedin.com/in/manusporny/
> Founder/CEO - Digital Bazaar, Inc.
> https://www.digitalbazaar.com/
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