[odf-discuss] Apology and proposal for moving forward from the personal attack issue

[Lewis Mettler]

I think the suggestion that moderation not be imposed is a good one.  It 
just takes a lot of time better applied elsewhere.

However, I would suggest a bit of etiquette.  Never refer to anyone else 
by name.  Never.  And do not use pronouns instead either.  Unless you 
want to complement them.

Whenever you refer to the other person the chances are very high that 
the topic of discussion is being ignored.  Or, there is no valid topic 
of discussion. If you remove the name of someone else, that omission of 
the valid discussion becomes more obvious.

If you have to moderate, the use of a name should justify not accepting 
the post.  People will learn.  But, the lack of referring to someone 
else is at least one simple objective standard that can help.









marbux wrote:

> Daniel, I apologize for calling you a troll. I crossed the line when I 
> did so and should not have responded in kind to your personal attack 
> on me. Daniel, I think you are a gifted person with many admirable 
> attributes. It was wrong for me to call you a troll.
>
> I propose that we move on without imposing a moderation system. I 
> believe it would be a strong sign that others also wish to move on if 
> they made their apologies for attacking me personally, but I do not 
> intend to pressure people to do so.
>
> I am satisfied that I have made known my objections to being subjected 
> to personal attacks. I do not intend to continue the conversation 
> about personal attacks unless and until there is another personal 
> attack leveled at me.
>
> I respectfully suggest that it is time to put this dispute behind us 
> and move on.
>
> Best regards,
>  
> BUCK "MARBUX" MARTIN
>   Director of Legal Affairs
>   OpenDocument Foundation
>   Contact:
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