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Re: [Gnugeneration-discuss] IRC Discussion


From: Steven DuBois
Subject: Re: [Gnugeneration-discuss] IRC Discussion
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:33:32 -0400

On Tue, 2010-03-30 at 07:34 -0500, Max Shinn wrote:
> On the IRC channel recently, there has been some controversial discussion.
>  I would just like to make it clear that if somebody says they are
> offended by something, it is NOT okay to tell that person what they should
> or should not be offended by.  Discussion on the topic should cease. 
> While sarcasm is not a crime, continuing to make sarcastic comments that
> are offensive, crass, or otherwise unprofessional will not be tolerated.
> 
> Thank you for your understanding.

I'd like to add that we should be welcoming and inclusive. While certain
types of jokes may be acceptable amongst friends, they are not
appropriate in a public setting.

I don't want to censor people, but I think GNU Generation as a whole
would benefit if people refrained from discussion topics that are
inappropriate in a public channel.

-- 
Steven DuBois
http://sdubois.org
http://identi.ca/sdubois





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