Open source -- non computer topics

From: James B. DiGriz <jbdigriz_at_dragonsweb.org>
Date: Mon May 6 13:50:22 2002

Sellam Ismail wrote:
>
> Eh, to each his own. Not everyone is willing to play by his rules
> unfortunately. He can take his toys and go home if he wants. That's his
> perogative. But there's something to be said about learning the rules of
> the game and then exploiting them in your favor. And it's much more
> rewarding to beat someone on their own court. That is in effect what the
> FSF has done with the GPL, but the problem is they can't control
> everything, and now Stallman is screaming about it.
>

I think you're mischaracterizing both his motivations and his behavior.
Nevertheless, it's unfortunate the nomenclature controversy arose, and I
never said it couldn't have been handled better, on all sides.

> So I'm done arguing over Stallman. He's not worth it, and you get
way too
> emotional over issues.
>

That is a contemptible slur, sir, and if you were here, I'd ask you to
step outside.

Just because someone considers an issue important, that does not mean
they are "excessively emotional". What the hell is that supposed to
mean, anyway? All I ask of my emotions is that they be valid.

Feel free to pursue this off-list if you wish. It certainly doesn't need
to be continued here.

jbdigriz
Received on Mon May 06 2002 - 13:50:22 BST