On Sunday 15 May 2005 10:02 pm, Monique Y. Mudama wrote: > On 2005-05-16, Hal Vaughan penned: > > On Sunday 15 May 2005 07:31 pm, Monique Y. Mudama wrote: > >> See, I thought about this, especially because Ron said "SO" instead > >> of some more gender-specific term. Either he's implying something > >> about the OP's female partner, or he's implying something about the > >> OP's gay male partner. Either way, it's a stereotype. > > > > No it isn't. I know a lot of Linuxers who have an SO (of either > > same or opposite gender) who don't like Linux for a number of > > reasons, including a UI they don't like because it isn't appealing. > > I know I, who have been using Linux for a number of years (almost > > exclusively) find it is much easier for me to work on with a > > pleasing UI -- I've even noticed that I get more done when I have a > > UI that "feels" good. > > Right, so when someone asks for a "prettier" interface and someone > else responds "Is that what's keeping your SO from using Linux?" -- > without ANY suggestion from the OP that the issue has ANYTHING to do > with their SO -- you don't think it's the least bit odd?
I'm used to Ron, so the question is relative. If Lance Armstrong dresses up in a dress, it's odd. If Dennis Rodman does it, it is not odd. Behavior is relative to the person. If an odd person acts odd, I expect it. So, no, I don't think it's odd. (But the answer is often formed by asking the right question, so if you asked me if I think Ron's the least bit odd...) > The funny part is that he implied an insult to people who want a > "pleasing UI," and you don't even realize it. I've seen Ron on other lists. I'll be the first person in line to say he's a curmudgeon. He's quick to state his point of view, especially if it's not politically correct, or if it might start a discussion. BUT I'll also be the first person in line to say he will go out of his way to help someone. I've gotten into a number of debates with him and both of us are shocked if we ever agree on anything, but I also know if I post a message asking for help, he's always quick to help as much as he can. > > There's a difference to calling something BS when it is BS versus > > when one decides to be offended by it. > > Sure. > > Regardless, I'm done with this particular line of discussion. So you're saying your choice is that you have decided to be offended by this... Hal -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
