[odf-discuss] Gnome, Ecma, and what governments (and FOSS?) should have done

[Lars Noodén]

Pamela Jones wrote:
> What you wrote about Rob wasn't respectful, and what you wrote here
> isn't either.
> 
> But that seems to be a hallmark of those in your camp, Jeff. I honestly
> wonder why that is.

Ad hominem falls into the category of distraction,

	http://www.nizkor.org/features/fallacies/ad-hominem.html

so one possible conclusion is that there is a persistent wish by some in
the Gnome crowd to avoid certain topics and questions.  So, rewind to
where he started with the "shill wing" rhetoric and review the topic
there.  That's what he likely wishes forgotten.

Regards,
-Lars

> 
> 
> Jeff Waugh wrote:
>> <quote who="Pamela Jones">
>>
>>> Are you calling Rob Weir one of the "shrill wing of the ODF and FLOSS
>>> communities"? He's making this case.
>>
>> Rob's commentary has been fair, considered, highly informed, politely
>> stated
>> and with good intentions. I read his concerns knowing his depth of
>> knowledge
>> and involvement in the issue. Among all the shrill noise here and
>> elsewhere,
>> I greatly appreciate that. I feel that I can respectfully disagree
>> with Rob,
>> and learn a lot in the process. That isn't the case for other
>> commentators.
>>
>>> To call such a thought preposterous is to understate it. You need to
>>> face
>>> reality, Jeff. You made a mistake in judgment. And it is by no means
>>> only
>>> a few on the extremes that know it.
>>
>> Rest assured that we've received a wide bell curve of opinions
>> regarding our
>> judgement on this issue - most of which are the epitome of polite
>> discourse,
>> and don't cast us as traitors or idiots, whether they agree with our
>> actions
>> or not.
>>
>> Finally, I assure you, if we're to be convinced that we've made a
>> mistake in
>> judgement, it's more likely to be achieved by folks like Rob than the
>> shrill
>> voices heard from other quarters.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> - Jeff
>>
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