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commit 4344528de6291548664c5896384ef288a733ff63 Author: Bertrand Delacretaz <[email protected]> AuthorDate: Thu May 22 10:51:35 2025 +0200 Clarify the terminology: PMC and PMC Member --- source/contributor-ladder.md | 10 +++++++++- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/contributor-ladder.md b/source/contributor-ladder.md index d4e35426..e7791c06 100644 --- a/source/contributor-ladder.md +++ b/source/contributor-ladder.md @@ -83,9 +83,17 @@ developer mailing list(s), in the view of the entire community. A PMC also has a private mailing list, which is for discussion of topics such as the addition of new committers and PMC members, and any other sensitive topics. - [See more information about being a PMC member](/pmc/). +### Terminology: PMC and PMC Member + +Note that the term _PMC_ refers to the _group_ that steers a project. + +The _people_ who are members of the group are called _PMC Members_. + +Referring to those people as _PMCs_ is incorrect and can be confusing, +please avoid doing that. + ## Foundation Member When someone has been involved at the ASF for a while, they may be
