Re: `du' control files
srivasta@datasync.com (Manoj Srivastava) wrote on 16.02.98 in <[🔎] 87hg5zgb3k.fsf@tiamat.datasync.com>:
> >>"Joey" == Joey Hess <joey@kitenet.net> writes:
Joey>> This isn't a debating society, Manoj.
> No, it isn't. I had hoped that this was a forum that people
> could have a reasonable discourse on, without ad hominem attacks. I
> stand corrected.
If you want to avoid ad hominem attacks, Manoj, I suggest not using them
in the first place.
Joey>> You're the one who turned a reasoned discussion into a series of
Joey>> attacks on debian developer's abilities. That makes me really
Joey>> steamed, and that is _all_ my response was intended to convey.
> A series of attacks? Is that how you characterize my
> involvement? You, sir, have led a very sheltered life. And getting
> ``steamed'' and raving and ranting leads no where.
Well, it doesn't make me quite as steamed, but I do agree with his
assessment. You do seem to value the attack quite a bit more than the
argument.
That's your choice, of course. Just don't be surprised about the
reactions.
> If you are offended by my opinions on spoon feeding adults, so
> be it. My position is strong enough that it does not have to be
> bolstered by vulgarity. Obviously, one can not say the same for
> yours, much to my dismay.
If you equate vulgarity with some specific words, perhaps. If you see it
more as a style of discourse, them this is a case of the pot calling the
kettle black. You impress me as intelligent; I must assume that you meant
to offend.
> general. Mayhap the gentleman protesteth too much?
Oops. Now you did it. Now you pressed one of my buttons: The above is
probably the most extremely stupid and idiotic concept I have ever met in
my life.
> Since reasonable discourse seems out of the question, I guess
> this concludes the discussion.
I just love people who, when called on their offensive behaviour, state
that now, discussion is impossible.
MfG Kai
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