I've sat back and read these email discussions and said nothing. Generally I feel this is what should be done but I can't take it anymore. Here is my 2 cents and my final 2 cents as I don't care to join in the polluted discussions.
I'm a huge advocate of OpenBSD and the OpenBSD community. I've always encouraged others to use OpenBSD and help in any way I can weather that be financially or just to solve a problem. I've even taken the time to write various OpenBSD related documents. I give where I can. OpenBSD to me is not just a product but a community and is treated on a personal level. I can understand why one would get defensive, frustrated or just plain pissed off. However we need to get beyond this and treat one another with respect and help where we can. As the saying goes, "Do onto others as you would wish them do onto you." However saying all this I could drop it all like a hat however I hope that day never comes. As I too hope this whole discussion has been an isolated incident gone wrong. No one deserves to be treated the way Sophoie Laurie or anyone else for that matter. Sophie was just asked a simple question. Sure should have done this and that but she didn't just a simple kind reply would have sufficed. I don't know how good this is coming from me, but I personally would like to say to Sophie Laurie and her son sorry for this horrible incident and I apologize personally and as a OpenBSD community member. I truly hope that this does not tarnish your continued support and use of OpenBSD. OpenBSD is a great thing and I too still believe the community of it as well is great. Everyone is here to help and continue the growth of this great product. Please let's move on and get to something more constructive. Best, Adam
