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Re: Just a single Question for the Candidates



On Tue, 9 Mar 2004 20:14:20 +0000
Martin Michlmayr <tbm@cyrius.com> wrote:
> * Jonathan Walther <krooger@debian.org> [2004-03-09 12:03]:
> > If it is the flirtation that is the problem, and the problems do not
> > go beyond that to the extend of persistent harassment, then the
> > solution is simple; let Erinn bring more of her female friends to
> > the channel to "spread the load".
> 
> The channel is called #debian for a reason; it's not called
> #debian-flirt or #horny-debian-geeks.  #debian is about user questions
> and communication related to Debian; if you want to flirt, don't do it
> on #debian because you're off-topic.

Though, of course, #debian is part of a community, and a community in
its own right. "off-topic" is a bat used to beat the heads of trolls or
people being deliberately offensive - a certain amount of off-topic
bantering and discussion is required for the good function of any
community.

-- 
     Arguing with an engineer is like wrestling with a pig in mud.
	   After a while, you realise the pig is enjoying it.



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