Rich Meon wrote: << Seriously, now? Isn't this just a bit childish?
> For a "process-person" to claim publishing a manifesto (Debian Social > Contract) and then, unexpectedly, stressing "They do what they think > is best, and claim it best meets the needs of > their users and the free software community", is ironically a rational > somersault that proclaims contradiction. I think you rather badly missed some important -- actually, vital -- nuances in what I was saying. >> Nuances?! If it is a subtle difference, it can usually be ignored. Are you trying to impress me? If that is the case, I am well past the age of surprise. << I did _not_ say that they actually are meeting the priorities of the users and the free software community. I just said that's the way they interpret their document. Moreover, I said I was amazed that anyone would be surprised at this. >> Now you are beating round the bush in yet another vain attempt to appear smart... Yes, you contradicted yourself and by insisting you have a point, you also indicate dishonesty. << For whatever it's worth, Joey Hess is a friend and former co-worker of mine. And I agree with him. >> That is fine with me but expecting readers to gobble up a contradiction as logically correct is a bit far fetched. << Are you done hyperventilating? I'm getting just a bit concerned for your well-being. >> Hyperventilating?! LOL Sure, I have been admitted to an intensive care unit with two doctors standby. Don't be ridiculous will you. << > According to you, voters vote for a political party basing their vote > on the party's electoral manifesto, then suddenly when the party wins > the government, they can be told the government does what they think > is best, and claim it best meets the needs of their electors! This is nothing like what I said. I think you need to get a great deal better at reading, sir. >> My reading is OK, notwithstanding of your insinuations. It is you who should not expect your readers to gobble logical contradictions like nothing. Puts on oxygen mask. Doctor, doctor, ... Edward -- Those who abuse me will be banned immediately from my email account. Here, I am communicating with supposedly intelligent adults who are responsible for their actions. _______________________________________________ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
