On 2020-02-29 18:59, Mark Filipak wrote:
Dear Mr. DeLaHunt,
It's rude to use someone (me) as your sock puppet, especially without
their permission. I trust that the regulars on this list will take
that into consideration. For myself, I appreciate the aid that's
extended.
I suggest that you consider that some of the people here are not
native English speakers and that it can lead to misunderstanding and
the innocent appearance of rudeness. Cool your jets, please.
Regards,
Mark.
On 02/29/2020 08:43 PM, Jim DeLaHunt wrote:
FFmpeg core contributors:
You are aware that the FFmpeg project includes rude and hostile
behaviour. Some you direct at each other, but some you direct at
newcomers. I received some when I first attempted to contribute to
ffmpeg. I have seen some on the ffmpeg-users and ffmpeg-dev lists.
Case in point: On 2020-02-29 17:27, the very perceptive Mark Filipak
wrote:
> I would like to donate documentation work, but there's issues:
> …2, I fear that asking questions here will aggravate folks…
> …3, … perhaps I can get guidance without resentment.
This behaviour has consequences. It makes possible contributors less
likely to turn their good intentions into patches to the code and
documentation of ffmpeg. The next time you core contributors ponder
how to improve this project, and to get some of its load off your
shoulders, you might want to consider that.
Dear Mr. Filipak:
Clearly I did not understand your meaning correctly. I apologise for
offending you, and for using your comments as an example in a way you
aren't comfortable with.
I stand by my underlying observation, even if your situation is not a
case in point. There are plenty of other examples, and I have had direct
communications from contributors acknowledging the problem. The FFmpeg
project includes rude and hostile behaviour, and that has consequences —
that possible contributors are less likely to turn their good intentions
into patches to the code and documentation of ffmpeg.
Best regards,
—Jim DeLaHunt, Vancouver, Canada
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