Re: [gentoo-dev] `paludis --info' is not like `emerge --info'

[Andrew D Kirch]

Nirbheek Chauhan wrote:
> On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 9:19 AM, Andrew D Kirch <trelane@×××××××.net> wrote:
>
>> Why is it inappropriate to discuss the poor UI, and implementation of
>> software we use especially in open source?  Maybe if we're closed to
>> valid argument against poor methodology we can fail like everyone else
>> who develops closed minded (Debian) and closed source (long list here)
>> software.  Larry the Cow is deeply disappointed in you sir.
>>
>>
>
> Discuss, sure. Flamebait, no. If you flame, the other side gets a
> license to flame. Let's keep things civil, and restrict ourselves to
> technical critique. If you want things to prevent war, measure
> yourself with the same yardstick as you expect others to be.
>
> That will be all,
>
> Thank you.
>
>
I reject the premise that war should always be prevented.  I am however
concerned that criticism where criticism is due is flame baiting.

Andrew