This is a very good post.
--LX
On Sun, 2003-01-19 at 15:37, Miark wrote:
> I don't care about -your- timing. My point was to the original poster
> who recommended your article as timely and relevant to the discussion
> on Mandrakesoft's bankruptcy. It's not.
>
> That aside, your article doesn't does nothing to "inspire a better
> future" because instead of wrapping your ideas in a positive context,
> ("he's what would help Mandrake" or "here's what we can do in the
> unfortunate event Mandrake disappears") it's completely negative. It
> anticipates Mandrakesoft's death, and suggests we divert support from
> them at a time they need it most. It's like the that Monty Python
> bit:
>
> Here's one.
> Ninepence.
> I'm not dead!
> What?
> Nothing. Here's your ninepence.
> I'm not dead!
> 'Ere. He says he's not dead!
> Yes, he is.
> I'm not!
> He isn't?
> Well, he will be soon. He's very ill.
> I'm getting better!
> No, you're not. You'll be stone dead in a moment.
>
> Except, of course, you're serious.
>
> I agree that _if_ Mandrake dies, your ideas would serve the remaining
> community well. So if you wanna draw up plans for that possibility
> (not eventuality) then fine. "Expect the best, but prepare for the
> worst" is a great philosophy. But let's wait for the funeral before
> you suggest _implementing_ the plans.
>
> Miark
>
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