right on the edge...

[Nathan]

On Thursday 06 November 2008 09:13:49 hoyden wrote:
> Remember this?
> 
> "PLUG is a very informal group of people in the Phoenix, Arizona, USA
> area who get together several times a month. We talk about the state of
> Linux, what we've recently done with Linux, share problems and create
> solutions. No knowledge of Linux is presumed or required, although most
> members are running Linux in some application.
> 
> PLUG membership is no cost and open to anyone. We also welcome users and
> fans of all Free Software and Open Source Software such as GNU and BSD."
> http://plug.phoenix.az.us/about
> 
> There are people subscribed to this list who lurk. We lurk for various
> reasons. I lurk because I'm fairly new to GNU/Linux and am interested to
> see how people are using it, and to have a good resource if I have any
> questions, or feel I can help or participate in the larger community.
> 
> But threads like this have the effect of discouraging people to
> participate.
> 
> I understand the urge to write your opinion when someone baits the list,
>  but this is a list for Linux discussion, and you need to have a bit
> more self-control to not take that bait. If it's that important to you
> to debate, email that person privately.
> 
> Perhaps you don't care about some stranger's opinion. Perhaps you think
> I'm a crank. That's fine.
> What I am is a new Linux user who was interested in local Gnu/Linux
> OSS/Free happenings and got turned off to what could be a great group in
> a major city because some folks on this list can not be respectful to
> the list as a whole.
> 
> Next time an OT flame starts, please look past your nose and try to see
> the larger picture.
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One thing you need to remember about this list, most of us have been on this list for quite a while. Everyone knows, friends tend to have arguments now and then. Usually it's a good thing. Despite some minor name calling, I feel this list stayed pretty civil through the whole thread. It's a testament to the level of respect we have for eachother, though a few threatened to leave, this list will grow stronger. I'm sure Mike Havens learned a good lesson! 
No doubt the rest of us did as well.

nathan