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* [Post-mortem](#post-mortem)
* [Intl](#intl)
* [HTTP](#http)
* [Inclusivity](#inclusivity)

#### Process:

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+ Defining and adding common structures to the dumps generated
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### [Inclusivity](https://github.com/nodejs/inclusivity)

The Inclusivity Working Group seeks to increase inclusivity and diversity
for the Node.js project:
- *Increasing inclusivity* means making the Node.js project a safe and
friendly place for people from diverse backgrounds.
- *Increasing diversity* means actively onboarding people from diverse
backgrounds to the Node.js project and maintaining their participation.

Its responsibilites are:

+ Foster a welcoming environment that ensures participants are valued and can
feel confident contributing or joining discussions, regardless of any aspect of
their identity.
+ Proactively seek and propose concrete steps the project can take to increase
inclusivity.
+ Serve as a resource for the development and enforcement of workflows that
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I still have issues with the use of the word enforcement here. I recommend splitting this into two pieces and rewording to,

+ Serve as a resource for the development of workflows that protect community members and projects from harassment and abuse.
+ Work within the project and the community at large to ensure effective implementation of those workflows.

The issue with using enforcement is that it implies the ability to take punitive action and generally carries negative connotation.

protect community members and projects from harassment and abuse.
+ Acknowledge and celebrate existing diversity accomplishments within the
project while seeking to build upon them.
+ Identify ways to measure diversity and inclusivity within the project and
report them at regular intervals.

## Starting a WG

A Working Group is established by first defining a charter that can be
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