UTF-8 is allowed for the code files. Changing the encoding is not restricted by the code of conduct and contributing guidelines. Here's justification: - https://git.reactos.org/?p=reactos.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=grep&s=+Herm%C3%A8s - https://git.reactos.org/?p=reactos.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=grep&s=+Herv%C3%A9 - https://git.reactos.org/?p=reactos.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=grep&s=+G%C3%A9+ - https://git.reactos.org/?p=reactos.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=grep&s=+J%C3%A9r%C3%B4me So we in fact do use UTF-8 encoding for the code files when attributing it to the author(s) whose name contain non-ANSI characters. As a core developer and repository maintainer, I have the right to change file contents (including its encoding) without prior discussion, as long as it corresponds with the repository's code of conduct. I won't permit curtailment of my rights! This is my answer and addendum to the commit b6bf1108905a, which tries to disrespect me as a developer and maintainer.