[Novalug] Sad Day-- where did the Linux go?

Jay Hart jhart@kevla.org
Mon Nov 9 17:03:24 EST 2009


Greg,

I will comply, no problem there, beat me on the head if I don't.

Jay

> I was pinged quite a few times over the last few weeks and too many
> times over the weekend to count.
>
> This list had degenerated to a high noise to low signal in the past
> weeks/month(s).
>
> I am asking as the moderator to consider what you send to the list.
>
> 1) Is this about Linux? If not, think about sending to the poster and
> not the list
>
> 2) Am I trolling? If so, don't send to the list
>
> 3) Would a reasonable person see any Linux value in this post? If not,
> don't send it.
>
> 4) Am I attacking the person or their statement? If you are not sure or
> you are having an issue separating the comments vs person, save your
> response and read it tomorrow before posting.
>
> Please take a few minutes and think before posting. I would like the
> list to be a place where people come for help and to learn and share--
> around Linux specifically although other technology is certainly welcomed.
>
> I would like to see at the very least a tolerant list. I strive for a
> friendly and welcoming list.
>
> I am bummed that I had to write this and send it. I usually let the
> topics dissipate, but the topics are proliferating instead.
>
> ON TOPIC PLEASE
>
> OLC: MythTV .22 is out and Fedora 12 is 8 days away
>
> --
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