Re: [Way Off Topic] Less flames, please !

Mike A. Harris (mharris@ican.net)
Mon, 5 Oct 1998 00:36:33 -0400 (EDT)


On Tue, 29 Sep 1998 teamwork@freemail.c3.hu wrote:

drone_warrior++;

Heheheh. ;o) We're getting strong. Wont be long now. ;o)

>People, people, please calm down.
>
>What are we here for?
>
>Are we here to insult other people, or are we here to see that Linux becomes the
>best there is?
>
>Is it really necessary to resort to personal insults to get our points across?
>
>Is there any special award for degrading others' opinions in the Linux-Kernel
>list?
>
>There will always be difference of opinions in discussion lists such as this,
>we can calmly state our opinions and leave it at that, and all of us better
>understand that there is no _one_ best way for everything.
>
>When our opinions are heard, we may feel like floating on clouds, but when our
>opinions are being ignored, do we have to jump up and down and try to force
>others to listen to us?
>
>Sorry, fellow list members, I know this message is way off topic, but I have
>seen too much unnecessary flames around here that has nothing to do with the
>betterment of the Linux OS.
>
>Witnessing the extremely high levels of expertise here, I can safely conclude
>that most of us are adults, and I wonder if it is possible for us adults to act
>as adults, rather than spoilt little brats?
>
>Why do we have to fight? What do we get by fighting each others?
>
>Do we think that if we yell the loudest our opinions will be heard?
>
>Do we think that by denigrating opinions from others we can make our argument
>sounds more logical?
>
>We are all in the Linux-Kernel list, right?
>
>We are discussing things about Linux, right?
>
>Are we forgetting that there is a *GOD* in the Linux universe?
>
>Are we forgetting that *GOD* Linus is the final arbitrator around here?
>
>Are we fooling ourselves by thinking that as long as we can shout others down
>*GOD* Linus will listen to us?
>
>Do you think *GOD* Linus is _that_ stupid?
>
>People, there are plenty more things to do for Linux. Linux needs to gain the
>enterprise status, but before that, Linux has to have the strength and the
>robustness to prove that. We are still very far from reaching that goal, and
>methinks it is time we all concentrate our efforts in making sure Linux be the
>best it can be, and cut down on all the unproductive arguments.
>
>I apologize to all again for this message, I know it is not my place to tell
>anyone how to behave and I merely wish that we can all try our best to cut down
>on the flame craps, that's all.
>
>Thank you all for reading.
>
>Regards,
>Pete
>teamwork@freemail.c3.hu
>
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