Re: [GLISS] - alternative viewpoint

[Jan Nieuwenhuizen]

Janek Warchoł writes:

> The most efficient way of doing things doesn't have to be the one
> which makes people most happy/satisfied.

Free software is a labor of love.  People put their heart in it and
identify with [their work on] the project, which inevitably leads to
violent disagreements.

Key is remember that everyone shares a similar love for the project and
get into violent agreement.

Discussions are good.  When a discussion starts to include personal
attacks, it has already gone to far.  It is no longer a discussion,
it's a fight.

The first thing to do is to stop taking part -- to stop the flow of
emails.  The best thing to do next is to restore the personal connection
by voice chat.  And if there's no personal connection yet, try a video
chat or come to the next developers meeting.  If you haven't experienced
this already, you'll be amazed how meeting someone in person can
dissolve any willingness to fight.

Easiest is if the other guy does this, so try to be the other guy.

Jan

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