> Sorry for the flamish, rantish stream of consciousness spew..... Not > trying to be contentious, just trying to illustrate some examples that > I think are relevant when you talk about open source or targetting end > users....
Because of a personal email I received from another list member, I'll take advantage of this chance to jump in and make a few comments: First of all, I think that this list has historically done a very good job of avoiding contention. I find that admirable, and feel that it reflects the ethics of participating list memebers. Such an approach will help us in our efforts to be guided by the Spirit in our communal efforts. That said, I think it is very important that we welcome and discuss issues that are challenging, where we are divided, and where there are dissenting opinions. There is little need to discuss that which is obvious, but more complex matters can benefit from some good, kind, discussion coming from various perspectives. And again, historically we have done a decent job at this. I hope that we can continue to maintain a reasonable balance between avoiding contention while still discussing controversial issues. And in saying that, I am by no means implying that the current thread has failed to do so. ;-) Charles -- Can't shave daily? Tender hide? Now be honest Have you Tried Burma-Shave http://burma-shave.org/jingles/1963/cant_shave_daily _______________________________________________ Ldsoss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.ldsoss.org/mailman/listinfo/ldsoss
