Re: [OT] Netiquette

[Alastair Houghton]

On 15 Jun 2006, at 09:30, Richard Stallman wrote:

> > It shouldn't be surprising that if someone complains about something
> > you have said, and then you and others proceed to attack them for
> > complaining, they won't want to work with you.
>
> David Kastrup's remark was somewhat harsh, harsh enough that he ought
> not to have said it.  Your complaint was justified, as far as that
> goes.
>
> However, what he said wasn't really an attack on you, just somewhat
> harsh.  So I think that, even though you had grounds for a complaint,
> it would have been wiser for you to let the matter slide.

Yes, I think I'd agree with that in hindsight, but it's much easier  
to say that now.

> It seems that both you and others passed up opportunities to let the
> quarrel end (by not responding).  If only people had used those
> opportunities, we would have had a good outcome.

Yes, both sides share the guilt to some degree and I for my part am  
sorry that it happened.  It's wasted a lot of time that people could  
better have spent either working on their job (which is my priority  
right now) or contributing to Emacs.

In light of your reply, I will be happy to sign any copyright  
assignment form that I do receive.  I still feel, sadly, that I'm now  
much less likely to contribute in future, but who knows; maybe I will  
change my mind at some point.

Kind regards,

Alastair.

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