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Re: A possible approach in "solving" the FDL problem



On Fri, Aug 15, 2003 at 12:18:55PM -0500, Branden Robinson wrote:
> On Fri, Aug 15, 2003 at 12:44:47PM +0200, Wouter Verhelst wrote:
> > Op do 14-08-2003, om 23:46 schreef Branden Robinson:
> > > On Thu, Aug 14, 2003 at 11:08:35AM +0200, Wouter Verhelst wrote:
> > > > It's a /feeling/. Hence, I said 'I /feel/ that there is a difference'.
> > > 
> > > Yes; most proponents of the
> > > less-freedom-for-documentation-than-for-software crowd appear to be
> > > operating at the bellyfeel level.
> > 
> > What's wrong with that?
> 
> You need more than that for any decision-making process where consensus
> is required.
> 
> Without it, everything is subject to a veto from one person who happens
> to be against something for reasons he cannot (or refuses to)
> articulate.
> 
> Bellyfeels are perfectly legitimate for value judgements with little
> impact beyond the individual making them.  What's your favorite song?

"Bellyfeel" sounds perverted.

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