Here are some observations of Debian's Social Dynamics, presented in the hope that it will prepare you for interactions with Debian:
**We all are volunteers.**
* You cannot impose on others what to do.
* You should be motivated to do things by yourself.
**Friendly cooperation is the driving force.**
* Your contribution is valuable only when others appreciate it.
**Debian is not your School where you get automatic attention of teachers.**
* You should be able to learn many things by yourself.
* Attention from other volunteers is a very scarce resource.
**Debian is constantly improving.**
* You are expected to make high quality packages.
* You should adapt yourself to change.
Getting started The Right Way page 
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Here are some observations of Debian's Social Dynamics, presented in the hope that it will prepare you for interactions with Debian:
**We all are volunteers.**
* You cannot impose on others what to do. * You should be motivated to do things by yourself.
**Friendly cooperation is the driving force.**
* Your Contribution should not overstrain others.
* Your contribution is valuable only when others appreciate it.
**Debian is not your School where you get automatic attention of teachers.**
* You should be able to learn many things by yourself. * Attention from other volunteers is a very scarce resource.
**Debian is constantly improving.**
* You are expected to make high quality packages. * You should adapt yourself to change.
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Getting started The Right Way page
⇒ Islands in the River ⇒ Leave Room for Co-Authorship
⇒ Pollution Is Colonialism
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