Karen,
The only measurement that counts is results achieved. Period. Everything
else is rhetoric.
If suits want to benefit from this list's superior results, then they
must learn to tolerate the caustic rhetoric that is often our source of
inspiration.
IMHO.
On Thu, Feb 10, 2000 at 12:59:49PM -0800, Karen Shaeffer wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> I really do not care about the colorful history of the linux-kernel mailing
> list and respect the right of individuals to speak their mind--without
> constraint, when they are conversing one-on-one either in person or via
> email. But considering the rapid adoption of Linux by global corporations
> and the connection of this list to the work environment of peoples of all
> types and background (and including women) as a side effect of that adoption,
> it is imperative that some minimum set of Standards of Conduct be enforced on
> this list.
>
> I would urge those controlling this list to take responsibility and put all
> list subscribers on notice that certain behaviors can no longer be
> tolerated. It is clearly in the best interest of Linux as we move forward.
>
> I hope I haven't offended anyone by suggesting that we, as a community, can
> expect a minimum standard of conduct to be observed on our most important
> mailing list. Think about it.
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> Karen Shaeffer
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> Santa Cruz, Ca. 95060
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