On 20/09/18 19:56, Brett Cannon wrote:
Based on the WG's recommendation and after discussing it with Titus, the decision has been made to ban Jacco from python-ideas. Trivializing assault, using the n-word, and making inappropriate comments about someone's mental stability are all uncalled for and entirely unnecessary to carry on a reasonable discourse of conversation that remains welcoming to others.
Not a challenge to the ban in any way, but I feel the need to repeat what I said about banning words. The moment you create that taboo, you give the word power. That's the exact opposite of what you want to do. It's the intent with which the word is used that matters. I've heard all sorts of words used as insults -- "special", anyone? -- and many of the same words used innocently or affectionately.
Banning bad or insulting behaviour is fine. Banning words is a bad path to go down.
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