Re: Off-topic: boot order
On Sun, 2014-06-15 at 11:50 -0400, davidson@ling.ohio-state.edu wrote:
> i had hoped that this bikeshedding BS over OP's domain name would blow
> over after ralf wisely reminded us to assume good faith.
>
> alas...
>
> On Sun, 15 Jun 2014, Curt wrote:
>
> > On 2014-06-15, Ralf Mardorf <ralf.mardorf@alice-dsl.net> wrote:
> >
> >> However an English to German dictionary mentions, that the OP's address
> >
> > https://www.debian.org/MailingLists/
> >
> > Code of conduct
> >
> > ...
> >
> > Do not use foul language; besides, some people receive the lists via
> > *************
> > packet radio, where swearing is illegal.
>
> but the OP hasn't *used* foul language. at all.
>
> they haven't written, for example,
>
> "hey guys, i'm fucking around with an init script here and need some
> help."
>
> even if someone *had* used the term (and the OP has *not*), i would be
> rolling my eyes at anyone who felt the need to comment publicly on
> whether such language was suitable. surely such a
> boy-scout/young-pioneer leader would just suffer in silence if a
> technician had said something similar while working on their car at an
> automobile repair facility.
>
> seriously, "fucking around" is synonymous with "playing around".
> playing around is not offensive.
>
> furthermore, in response to several petty, unsolicited comments
> regarding their domain name, the OP has shown great restraint and
> moderation, imo.
>
> such personal critiques, if they belong anywhere at all, belong
> off-list. airing them publicly doesn't make them less petty.
>
> and, even if you disagree with me about that last point, for whatever
> virtuous reason: please, take a step back and get a sense of
> proportion. it's not like the name in question is
> "bigblackcocks.org", or something.
;)
+1 +1 +1 +1 ...
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