[clue] [OT] Comment about contentious subjects

[Kevin Fries]

-----Original Message-----
> For those that have heard enough "off topic" chatter, you should be able to
> set an auto-delete rule on "[clue] [OT]" in the subject line, and that
> should end the noise for you.
>
> If you don't know how, give me a call in the evening, and I can help you do
> that over the phone in most client programs, or with a quick remote session
> over VNC, Yugma, or WebEx.
>
> I'm sorry for the inconvenience.
My only problem with this statement is that why are we eliminating all 
these lists, then telling end users that if they don't like it, filter 
out what they don't like.  How about not dumping onto them contentious 
subjects, admin stuff, etc in the first place?

I am all about freedom of speech.  But I also think that there is a time 
and place for everything.  One could talk about all the positive aspects 
of Adolf Hitler such as dramatically improved literacy rates, near 
elimination of poverty, and a number of other positives that Hitler's 
reign brought. But, a Jewish Synagog is probably not the appropriate 
place.  You can also talk about all the evil Adolf Hitler did like the 
concentration camps, experimentation on humans, attempted world 
domination, etc.  But again, probably not at a skinhead rally.

There needs to be a time and place for everything.  And if someone wants 
to discuss Aldolf Hitler with me, lets meet at the Barstool 
Philosopher's group, or privately for coffee.  But this is CLUE, 
Colorado Linux Users and Enthusiasts.  Not a political forum.  If the 
topic is about some legislation that effects operating systems, 
therefore effecting Linux either directly or indirectly, then it is 
appropriate in this forum.  You want to talk about god, then it better 
be documented proof about how god loves Linux and hates Windows and 
Mac.  Otherwise, you really need to find another forum.

Bringing contentious topics into this group does not make this group 
stronger, it only gives reason for people to leave.

To paraphrase one of the great teachers in history: Render unto Caesar 
what is Caesar's, and unto Linux what is Linux's.

Just my $0.02
Kevin