Stefano Mazzocchi wrote: >> I would say that it is perfectly fair, but would ask you in my best (still >> very bad) Italian that we use the most common neutral language instead. >This is exactly my point.
You know, I'm not sure it is. >> Projects like Apache are pointed up as examples of meritocracy in action, >> but what is meritocratic about giving people an advantage based on their >> native tongue? >Sorry, I can't parse this (you know, native tongue impedence mismatch) I think this may be subtle humour, but just in case... Basically: why do I, as a native English speaker, get to participate in Apache more easily than, say, a native Spanish speaker? If Spanish were my first language, I probably wouldn't be here. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
