The Linux Kernel Adopts A Code of Conduct
In Summary : Prior to releasing Linux 4.19-rc4 and Linus Torvalds taking a temporary leave of absence to reflect on his behavior / colorfu...
https://updatesinfosec.blogspot.com/2018/09/the-linux-kernel-adopts-code-of-conduct.html

Prior to releasing Linux 4.19-rc4 and Linus Torvalds taking a temporary leave of absence to reflect on his behavior / colorful language, he did apply a Code of Conduct to the Linux kernel.
Previously the Linux kernel had a "Code of Conflict" that some might feel is rather harsh. But now it's been replaced by a Code of Conduct that is derived from the Contributor Covenant that has been used by the X.Org Foundation / FreeDesktop.org projects, among others. [...]
kindly refer the following link as follow up :
https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Linux-Kernel-Code-of-Conduct