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feat: Add more info around org values #77

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# Mission and values

The mission of pyOpenSci is to support diverse community around the free, open
python tools that drive open, reproducible scientific workflows.
The mission of pyOpenSci is to support building a diverse community of practice around the free, open Python tools that drive open, reproducible scientific workflows.
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"support building" sounds awkward to me. I like "support" on its own, or if you wanted something more active, you could say "build and support". Or "expand and support a diverse" to emphasize the theme of building on existing work?

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Also, on https://www.pyopensci.org/handbook/governance/index.html we state the mission as "pyOpenSci is an non-profit organization whose mission is to build diverse, supportive community around the free and open Python tools that drive open science." The mission statement should be the same in all places.


We support our mission by:

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processing the data that they need to address critical questions.

We value open science workflows because they allow scientists to build upon each
others work rather than recreating already developed workflows. Building on
top of existing workflows supports science developing and evolving at a quicker pace.
other's work rather than recreating already developed workflows. Building on
top of existing workflows accelerates science as it prevents scientists from needing to rebuild existing workflows from the ground up.
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These two sentences are pretty repetitive. What if the second one said something like "This accelerates science by allowing researchers to focus on novel questions and approaches." Feel free to wordsmith!


## Why is (free) and open source so important?

Open source software refers to the tools that scientists (and others) use to
Open source software refers to the tools scientists (and others) use to
process data. Free and open software is critical to science as it allows
scientists to freely access the tools that they need to process their data.
If the tools are free and open, then it lowers barriers for others to use them
without having to pay costly subscription fees.
scientists to access the tools they need to process their data freely.
If the tools are free and open, they lower barriers for others to use them
without paying costly subscription fees.

This free and open source software is critical to supporting development of
This free and open-source software is critical to supporting the development of
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I don't think "open source" is generally hyphenated.

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i've had this question for a while and googled this topic. I'll keep it unhyphenated, but in some places like the microsoft style guide, it's hyphenated!! Let's decide that as an org we don't hyphenate it. 😆 if I add it to grammarly it will remind me not to. I have no opinion here.

open scientific workflows


## pyOpenSci Values

Some of our core values include:

* pyOpenSci values supportive, diverse community members
* pyOpenSci values empowerment community members through training and mentorship
* pyOpenSci values empowerment of community members through training and mentorship
* pyOpenSci values collaboration with existing communities
* pyOpenSci values open reproducible science
* pyOpenSci values open, reproducible science

## Transparency
pyOpenSci strives to be open and transparent in everything that we do. This
includes:

1. **Resource Allocation:** Clearly communicating how resources are allocated towards specific efforts.
2. **Workflow Development:** Building and sharing our workflows openly to
ensure clarity and reproducibility.
3. **Organizational Operations:** openly running the organization,
with accessible documentation of our processes and decisions.
4. **Participation:** Creating inclusive and transparent pathways for people to
participate in our initiatives.

## Open Source
Everything that pyOpenSci develops aims to be as open as possible.
This encompasses:

1. **Accessibility:** Ensuring all our work, including website content, is
openly available online via GitHub and the website.
2. **Community-Driven Tools:** Prioritizing the development and support of tools that are not only open source but also driven by community input and collaboration.

## Partnering & Leveraging Existing Efforts
We believe in learning from and leveraging existing community processes and
workflows whenever possible. This includes:

1. **Collaboration:** Actively seeking partnerships with other organizations
and communities to enhance our impact and avoid duplicating efforts.
2. **Best Practices:** Adopting and adapting proven community processes and
workflows to improve our practices.

## Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)
We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
in all our activities. This involves:

1. **Inclusive Environment:** Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment
for contributors from diverse backgrounds.
2. **Equitable Practices:** Ensuring our practices promote equity and fairness
for all participants.
3. **Accessible Resources:** Making our resources and tools accessible to as
wide an audience as possible, including those with disabilities.

## Manifesting Our Values
To manifest our values, we ensure that:

1. **Open Availability:** All of our work, website content, and other resources
are openly available online via GitHub and our website.
2. **Community-Driven Development:** We value and prioritize open-source tools and tools developed through community-driven processes. This means actively engaging with our community to guide and improve our tools and resources.

Members of the pyOpenSci editorial team have diverse backgrounds. We welcome editors from academia, government, and industry. We especially welcome applications from prospective editors who will contribute to the diversity (ethnic, gender, disciplinary, and geographical) of our board. We also value having a range of junior and senior editors.
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