It is simply a reflection of a general polarizing of attitudes in the western world, although I think it is a bit more severe in the U.S. Think of all the outrageous accusations thrown by the two sides in the recent U.S. elections, or the current fighting going on in the Canadian Parliament. You can see it in hardening of religious attitudes, and in even in workplace decisions. Open your eyes and you will see it everywhere. Sad. Now if only I had an answer.
Labra lege -----Original Message----- From: Linux on 390 Port [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jon Brock Sent: May 11, 2005 12:48 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Pro-SCO hits a new low <snip> By which you imply what, exactly? </snip> This is ridiculous. I haven't implied anything. I haven't characterized anybody as anything. Nor have I stated what my opinion of Maureen what's-her-name is. (For the record, she clearly was irresponsible and I think she should have been fired. I also think legal action should be taken, but that is for the injured party to decide.) I have simply seen too much pro-linux/anti-linux/pro-Microsoft/anti-Microsoft/pro-Apple/anti-Apple/p ro-IBM/anti-IBM/ad nauseam zealotry to regard any particular camp as somehow saintlike. If someone thinks otherwise, that's great, but he needs to lurk around slashdot for a couple months before becoming too confident in the moral high ground of whatever group he chooses. I will never for the life of me understand why people get so emotionally invested in an operation system and the culture that surrounds it that they are willing to vilify anyone who thinks otherwise, but that seems to be the way the world works these days. <snip> If you don't know these people, then you probably ought not characterize them as "pro-SCO" or "anti-SCO". </snip> "Pro-SCO" was taken from the title of the OP. Jon ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390 The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient or delegate is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. The integrity and security of this message cannot by guaranteed on the Internet. The Sender accepts no liability for the content of this e-mail, or for the consequences of any actions taken on basis of the information provided. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The sender accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. This disclaimer is the property of the TTC and must not be altered or circumvented in any manner. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
