High in his ivory tower one hot afternoon "T.J. Duchene" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>We have already lost respected members of the Debian community in >the last year or so, because of debates on the use of the lists. >I don't want to see that trend continue. If you actually read some of the supposed threads, you would note that this topic has been raised again and again. Also what part of "user" don't you understand. I do agree it might be better if you don't respond as it seems you need to take a break. I would also suggest that you follow the advice of some wise people on this list, in other words you don't have to read everything that is posted to this list. I also don't see how talking about multimedia is off topic, it's very on topic. If I can't watch Blu-ray, or HD-DVD on my box in the next few years then it is a big deal. I don't feel too bad right now as it really does not work in Windows. But if the price of drives drop then you can bet a lot of users will be upset. I also don't see how talking about solutions is off topic, I have a problem and if someone suggests a solution i am all for it. But running away, and putting my head in the sand isn't going to solve the problem. As far as developers leaving Debian, wanting to restrict the list because of one's perceived idea's is not the right way to go. Being able to discuss issues that effect Debian users without concern is very important, something about freedom of speech, rights other such important things. All your post did was the opposite effect you desired, more people will post now just to put their idea in about the topics you brought up, which have nothing to do with the original topic. Like I said above, how does this solve my problem of playing media on my Debian box? -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
