As an innocent bystander of the flamewar that spawned this email:
Nicola commented on some technical changes, it started deteriorating into shed painting, Nicola posted an email on de-escalating conflict in technical discussions, then Stephen attacked Nicola directly for some as-yet-unspecified ("you know why, Nicola") historical reason that Nicola is not allowed to suggest ways to de-escalate conflict.
From there things went ballistic (the technical discussion wrapped up quickly and happily) in personal attacks and slanders and the discussion was suggested to move here.
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I suggest avoiding argumentum ad hominem in technical discussions. It benefits no one, is logically invalid, and plays havoc on communities =)
-Brian
On Jul 8, 2004, at 9:50 AM, Stephen McConnell wrote:
Nicola:
If you have a problem with my annoyance at your presumption to preach - then present it here away from any particular project.
Stephen.
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