[wellylug] Fighting Software patents in europe + WellyLUG

[Jonathan Harker]

Chris Hodgetts wrote:
> Some chose to turn it political -- I mealy posed a valid question that
> is of concern to this Linux User, in a linux Users forum.

You didn't "merely pose a valid question", you flamed the crap out of someone 
who expressed his differing opinion. If some people want to hide from 
politics, fine, but beating them over the head with it won't help anyone.

Personally I don't see what's wrong with a political discussion as long as it 
stays Linux related and, most importantly, CIVIL. Be prepared for someone to 
move the cheese. Eliminate "I can't believe it" from one's vocabulary.

"Truth is larger than Man. He need only concern himself with convenient 
approximations."
     - Voltaire

"No violence gentlemen, no violence, I beg of you! Consider the furniture!"
     - Sherlock Holmes

"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject."
     - Winston Churchill

Cheers,
J

PS. Sorry I'm late, wish I was here for this thread last week  :-)