[wellylug] off-topic whining

[Jethro Carr]

On Sun, 2009-09-13 at 21:13 +1200, Spiro Harvey wrote:
> On Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:39:37 +1000
> Daniel Pittman <daniel at rimspace.net> wrote:
> 
> [song and dance snipped]
> 
> > Anyway, I don't want to make a big song and dance about this; I assume that
> > Lucas probably meant to include women, and it isn't aimed at anything
> > personal.
> 
> This mailing list is about Linux. Don't get offended at a perceived slight against a portion of humanity; just stick to the matter at hand would you?
> 
> Just answer the question asked or shut up.
> 
> Or if you really must troll, do it via private email, not on the list.


seconded, well said Spiro.


This is a list about Linux, not a place for anyone to push their
political correctness ideals.

I also just checked with several different females, all who said they
have no problem with the use of the word "guys".


Anyway, before this thread turns into a massive flamewar which gets all
of us nowhere, let's consider the matter closed.

regards,
jethro

-- 
Jethro Carr
www.jethrocarr.com/index.php?cms=blog
www.amberdms.com
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