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Author: niarnholf
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To: dng
Subject: Re: [Dng] Fwd: Re: [debianfork] Don't panic and keep forking Debian™!
On Fri, 28 Nov 2014 21:33:56 +0100, Jaromil <jaromil@???> wrote:
> Said that, I think organizations are in place also to avoid personal
> attacks and give people warranty that pacts hold beyond the actions of a
> single person. That is also what Dyne.org is, for the collectivity it
> represents. I disagree that anonymity is a bad move, just look at
> thread on Reddit today:
> http://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/2nm2u9/theyre_going_to_fork_debian/
> many personal attacks to denigrate the project and reduce it to the only
> person that is visible.


I cannot believe the kinds of insensitive and demoralizing comments
being said on that thread. Are people really so upset that some people
value freedom of choice?

> Now since I'm already exposed I volunteer to be a spokesperson for this
> project as long as noone complains about it. I am also very grateful for
> your letter Roger and think that you are a perfect reference for this
> project, both technically and publicly.


Thank you for volunteering, but you make it sound like you are going to
the gallows. Know that we are all here because we share a passion for
the preservation of our technological freedom, and let's address any
valid criticism with patience and grace.

Best regards, niarnholf