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         >http://subversion.tigris.org/servlets/ProjectMailingListList</a>
 in the description for the svn-breakage list.</p>
 
+<p>Finally, despite the online nature of the Subversion project it is 
+important to realize that there are <em>real</em> people at the end of all
+contributions. Ensure that you treat all other community members in a
+manner to which you would expect to be treated yourself.</p>
+
+<p>When performing a review of a contribution ensure that your review is
+of the contribution and not the contributor.</p>
+
+<p>Simply:</p>
+<ul>
+<li><p>Treat everyone with respect.</p></li>
+<li><p>Do not excessively annoy another.</p></li>
+<li><p>Do not allow yourself to be excessively annoyed.</p></li>
+</ul>
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