right on the edge...

[mike havens]

I'll bite my tou..... The good guys.... tounge.

On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 1:16 PM, Nathan <nathan at paysonlinux.org> wrote:

> 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
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