Re: Some thoughts about Diversity and the CoC
On December 12, 2019 12:23:21 PM UTC, Sam Hartman <hartmans@debian.org> wrote:
>>>>>> "Scott" == Scott Kitterman <debian@kitterman.com> writes:
>
> Scott> TLDR: Words have meanings and I find it deeply offensive when
> Scott> one group tries to hijack them for their own ends. This
> Scott> entire discussion makes me less comfortable with
> Scott> participating in Debian.
>I agree that happens sometimes.
>I agree that's even happened in Debian.
>
>I really don't think it happened here.
>Simon did not try to narrow the meaning of diversity.
>He talked about why people might not want to use the word.
>
>And (this is key), the *other side agreed*.
>Listening to someone, hearing their concern and finding there's a way
>to
>meet your needs and theirs that both sides are happy with is in my
>opinion not hijacking.
>
>--Sam
I think you reinforce my original point. In this case, the 'other side' isn't the proposer of the option, it's me.
What I'm hearing is that the CoC isn't for people like me because you are completely dismissive of my discomfort.
Scott K
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