On Tue, 2005-08-02 at 15:52, Joshua D. Drake wrote:
> Bob Pawley wrote:
> > Language reflects the character of those who use it.
> >
> > In this case, the language used also reflects on the community to which
> > it is directed.
> >
> > I don't wish to be associated with a "professional" community, such as
> > Postgre, that holds such shallow values.
>
> Well since there is no Postgre community I guess this isn't a problem...
>
> I assume you are speaking to the colorful four letter word in the
> subject. It would not have been my choice either and in general if you
> review the lists you will see that swearing is rare.
>
> However if you are not going to associate with a community because one
> person chose to use a word you don't like then you are going to lead a
> very lonely life.
>
> Have you ever grepped for four letter words in Linux?
>
> We are an Open Source community, we embrace many values. Some people
> value things a little differently than others.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Joshua D. Drake
What I found most interesting about his reply was that he couldn't be
bothered to take 5 whole seconds to change the very subject line he was
bitching about.
