On Tue, 9 Mar 2004 20:14:20 +0000
Martin Michlmayr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> * Jonathan Walther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2004-03-09 12:03]:
> > If it is the flirtation that is the problem, and the problems do not
> > go beyond that to the extend of persistent harassment, then the
> > solution is simple; let Erinn bring more of her female friends to
> > the channel to "spread the load".
>
> The channel is called #debian for a reason; it's not called
> #debian-flirt or #horny-debian-geeks. #debian is about user questions
> and communication related to Debian; if you want to flirt, don't do it
> on #debian because you're off-topic.
Though, of course, #debian is part of a community, and a community in
its own right. "off-topic" is a bat used to beat the heads of trolls or
people being deliberately offensive - a certain amount of off-topic
bantering and discussion is required for the good function of any
community.
--
Arguing with an engineer is like wrestling with a pig in mud.
After a while, you realise the pig is enjoying it.
