[Ubuntu-be] ubuntu braai

[tom verlinden]

Concerning the braai, i've got some things planned on the agenda around that
time. One of them being the refurbishing of the bathroom. So i can't say at
this point if i will be attending or not.
But i'll keep you posted if i can come.

My two cents....

2011/5/24 Jurgen Gaeremyn <jurgen.gaeremyn op pandora.be>

> On 05/23/11 13:35, Willem Hulscher wrote:
> > Well, it is too far away, but if else, I also did not come. I not only
> > take care of freedom for people, but also freedom for other animals. And
> > braai death bodies of abused animals is no pleasure for me. I am so
> > sorry for that
>
> Fun thing about a braai is: you can bring your own meal (see
> description) ... so if you want tofu burger and soy-bean-sausage, just
> bring them along.
>
> But here's a little social skill idea:
>
> If you're an ubuntu-user, the best way to spread the word, is to be
> positive about your own system - not through nagging about how evil and
> bad those other OS'es are. The last will guarantee you that most people
> around you will avoid you like a sore thumb (including a lot of other
> ubunteros).
>
> Obviously, there are places where discussions can be held (since they
> are explicitly expected): discussion groups, drunk talk in café, being
> with a few like-minded people having fun or getting angry about how evil
> that other system is... But even then, these forums tend to live a short
> life if they're on the internet. Many users tend to stray away if you
> start in this kinds of discussions.
>
> So here's my suggestions: in stead of ramping along about how evil meat
> is... offer the good people of Ubuntu an alternative: go along, and
> bring some vegetarian alternatives for the attendants to enjoy.
> Obviously it implies that you not be offended if someone refuses your
> alternative and prefers to have a piece of meat.
>
> Anyway, if you really want to continue this discussion, feel free to
> mail me in person, and I'll gladly cater you. But unless you can stay on
> the topic of Ubuntu, I suggest you don't continue on this list.
>
> As Maik said: on a forum this post would be closed if the moderators did
> a half decent job. On a mailinglist you can get banned - I hope it
> doesn't have to come this far (it's not my call though, I don't have any
> special rights on the mailinglist).
>
> Grtz,
> Jurgen.
>
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Mvg,
Verlinden Tom.

And remember:
Linux is not user-friendly. It _is_ user-friendly. It is not
ignorant-friendly and idiot-friendly.
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