Proposal for ML conduct

John Poelstra poelstra at redhat.com
Sat May 16 14:34:54 UTC 2009


Seth Vidal said the following on 05/15/2009 09:56 AM Pacific Time:
> 
> 
> On Fri, 15 May 2009, Lyos Gemini Norezel wrote:
> 
>>
>> The consequence of this 'gift', is a severe aversion to words and 
>> phrases meant to "beat around the bush", ie., hint at
>> the proper word, wherein such words might be offensive.
>> (Another consequence of such a gift, is an aversion to the 'willfully 
>> ignorant'... ie., those who can learn but refuse
>> to. I find this group offensive regardless of their intelligence/lack 
>> thereof)
>>
>> Hence, when talking to the average 'Joe Idiot', cursing is not only 
>> commonplace, but demanded for quick and effective
>> communication.
>>
>> I will not censor myself/limit my ability to communicate to suit the 
>> P.C. pussies.
>> Those who take offence to this can kiss my ass.
>>
>> I do not bow to oppression or censorship.
>>
>> I am a free man today, I will remain free at all costs.
> 
> okay. you can be free. But you have to understand that if you're abusive 
> or aggressive on fedora mailing lists then your posts will be moderated.
> 

And there have been cases when members of leadership bodies (FESCo and 
or the Board) have met this criteria. Is it fair to assume that this 
proposal is to sanction everyone equally regardless of position?

John




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