Proposal for ML conduct

Paul Frields stickster at gmail.com
Sat May 16 14:42:16 UTC 2009


On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 10:34 AM, John Poelstra <poelstra at redhat.com> wrote:
> 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?

Every single person on the Board should be leading by example, period.

Paul




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