That's some sad shit Theo. She apologized.. Sheesh.

Flame me for it .. But someone had to say it. Come on
Guys.

What's your specific issue, Sophie? Maybe someone else
can help?

D.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> On Behalf Of Sophie L
> Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 4:49 AM
> To: Theo de Raadt; misc@openbsd.org
> Subject: In all fairness! It's a big misunderstanding
> 
> 
> Theo, I'm sorry you feel that way. When I wrote the email, i 
> wasn't even upset or angry. I still don't know what offended 
> you but nothing of what i wrote was meant to offend you or 
> anybody else. I haven't once sworn at you, I haven't been 
> rude to you. I never said anything offensive (that i was 
> aware of). I merely asked a legitimate question and stated a 
> fact. There was no malice, no catiness intended. It's a pity 
> it's like this. It's a big misunderstanding. I had no idea my 
> email would upset you like this. You say "you did it (be 
> catty)" Haven't you ever been misunderstood, especially in 
> writing? Aren't you willing to give me the benefit of the 
> doubt? I'm saying I didn't mean anything offensive. And even 
> if you don't believe me, what about first offences, second 
> chances. Don't be too tough on me. Life already has and 
> people can be so cold, hard, cruel and unforgiving. This is 
> the first time i've ever asked you for anything in the ~4-5 
> years I've been into OpenBSD. Please hear me.
> 
> I used to look at pictures of you on the internet and read 
> any articles I could find about you like when you were 
> interviewed and i really wanted to meet you. Never have i 
> ever spoken to anyone so rudely - in real life or email. 
> You've made me very sad and I don't think i've done anything 
> that warrants such a rude response. You people do do good 
> stuff and that's why i didn't mean any harm. I wouldn't 
> intentionally offend someone, especially if i want them to do 
> something for me. It wouldn't make any sense. Please believe 
> me. Please see my reasoning and you can see there was nothing 
> mean intended.
> 
> Anyway, I hope you believe/forgive me...
> 
> Regards,
> Sophie
> 
> I had no idea it was going to go this way
> 
> 
> > I just wish people would stop being so fucking catty towards people 
> > who do good stuff.
> > 
> > You did it, and lots of people do it.
> > 
> > it makes us not want to write code.
> > 
> > Now leave me alone.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Wed, 2005-10-19 at 19:00 -0600, Theo de Raadt wrote: 
> 
> > I just wish people would stop being so fucking catty towards people 
> > who do good stuff.
> > 
> > You did it, and lots of people do it.
> > 
> > it makes us not want to write code.
> > 
> > Now leave me alone.

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