Re: [IAEP] Code of Conduct Motion to add Anti-harassment policy - Sugar Labs

2017-10-05 Thread Charles Cossé
Hello, Even in peaceful New Mexico my inbox is full of this discussion, so please allow me to at least share a link to a Dictionary of English Idioms . @Hilary, thanks for figuring out what was even

Re: [IAEP] Code of Conduct Motion to add Anti-harassment policy - Sugar Labs

2017-10-05 Thread James Cameron
Thanks Hilary, that's interesting. My Australian culture doesn't use "run to mother", but does use "spit the dummy", which in turn is usually not understood by American cultural adherents. Yes, idioms are risky, but they are not easily identified, especially by those who use them. They are

Re: [IAEP] Code of Conduct Motion to add Anti-harassment policy - Sugar Labs

2017-10-05 Thread Hilary Naylor
Hi James and all, It appears to me that the phrase "run to Mommie" (or "mommy" as is more common) is a perfect example of your first scenario. It just doesn't mean what the translation probably implies "run to your mother." I quick review of the phrase in Google (in English) illustrates how it

Re: [IAEP] Arbitration request: Caryl Bigenho a first warning for moderation [WAS: Re: Improving our Code of Conduct (was: Re: Code of Conduct Motion to add Anti-harassment policy - Sugar Labs)

2017-10-05 Thread Benjamin Berg
Hi, I am not following this list closely these days, but I happened to see this thread and was rather baffled by the (covert) hostility perpetrated and apparently observed by people on all sides. I do *not* know the background of the whole issue. But I don't think that this matters right now. If

[IAEP] why do accountants prefer facts over inaccurate wikis, undocumented board votes & screaming matches?

2017-10-05 Thread Adam Holt
[1] The Software Freedom Conservancy has sent $1605.73 above and beyond Samson's Nigeria-California $1583.34 flight costs ($3189.07 total). As such the total SFC has transmitted for Samson Goddy's GSoC weekend in the San Francisco area is now $3189.07 If in fact the $1605.73 (708+550+347.73)

Re: [IAEP] Fwd: Wire transfer of $897.73 initiated to Goddy today.

2017-10-05 Thread Samson Goddy
I want to publicly apologize to everyone that i have offended. To Lionel and Adam, i am very sorry for strong use of bad words. I let my anger get best of me. But you have to understand the reason why i am angry. Especially Adam, i just realised that my words are uncool. I haven't had enough

Re: [IAEP] [SLOBS] Arbitration request: Caryl Bigenho a first warning for moderation [WAS: Re: Improving our Code of Conduct (was: Re: Code of Conduct Motion to add Anti-harassment policy - Sugar Labs

2017-10-05 Thread Walter Bender
On Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 11:00 PM, Laura Vargas wrote: > Dear SLOBs and community members; > > cc Ombusman > > > We need to clearly state every member when interacting within the Sugar > Labs project channels is expected to serve as an example for children. > > This is

[IAEP] Fwd: Wire transfer of $897.73 initiated to Goddy today.

2017-10-05 Thread Samson Goddy
According to SFC calculation, suggested by Adam. My travel advance is now $202.27, instead of $550. I am still waiting for explanation.. From Adam what happen to the original motion approved by SLOBS. Or can Adam now, overrule SLOBS decision? Is SLOBS decision not worthy enough? why do we have