on Sat, Nov 03, 2001 at 08:57:42AM +0100, Hans Ekbrand (hans@sociologi.cjb.net) wrote: > On Fri, Nov 02, 2001 at 10:52:13PM +0100, Jens Müller wrote: > > Hans Ekbrand <hans@sociologi.cjb.net> writes: > > > > > I think Karsten is wrong here. There is a "Code of Conduct" section > > > on http://www.debian.org/MailingLists/ that prohibits the use of > > > foul language. Let me quote > > > > > > "Do not use foul language; besides, some people receive the lists > > > via packet radio, where swearing is illegal." > > > > > > I remebered that since it was a striking example of how authors of > > > webb pages should not make assumptions about the means by which the > > > reader is accessing that material (i.e. Don't rely on images for > > > navigation, don't use tables to solve layout problems) > > > > But here it is not about format, but about content. And please tell me > > in which country swearing on packet radio is illegal. US? Might > > be. Other countries? Probably not. > > > > And this limitation is not one imposed by the medium, but by some > > stupid[1] law. > > > > OT: Do you have any links to judicial decisions as to the > > constitutionality of that "no swearing on packet radio" law? > > > > > > [1] Is that a swear word? > > > > Let me remind you what Karsten stated: > > > Informed by whom? There's no notice of such a policy on the Debian > > website. The only list policies I'm familiar with are open/closed > > subscription, moderation, and the advertising policy: > > > > http://www.debian.org/MailingLists/#ads > > > I'd say there is. Looks like I missed that first time over. Hmmm...I still think that's moderately f*cked -- anyone who's transmitting linux kernel sources is sending more than a few obscenities. I'm also of the mind that there's a time and a place for strong language, and computers are frequently both. Peace. -- Karsten M. Self <kmself@ix.netcom.com> http://kmself.home.netcom.com/ What part of "Gestalt" don't you understand? Home of the brave http://gestalt-system.sourceforge.net/ Land of the free Free Dmitry! Boycott Adobe! Repeal the DMCA! http://www.freesklyarov.org Geek for Hire http://kmself.home.netcom.com/resume.html
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