Fwd: Ubuntu-ca Off-topic

[James Plate]

On 05/05/2012 12:36 PM, Che Guebeara wrote:
> Oddness, I was of the same opinion, that this list was for helping
> people in the Canadian Ubuntu Users 'Community'...
>
> Granted I have been using Linux since the early-mid 90's but from what I
> have seen there have been excellent tips and advice passed here that
> even I have taken advantage of. And THAT builds a community, not setting
> up so many rules that people walk away.
>
> I think Jeruvy needs to take a chill pill, but if this list is for
> coordinating the activities of the 'community' ONLY, methinks it is time
> for me to hit the unsubscribe button - something that a lot of other
> people will probably do as well!
>
> Mark
>
>
>
> On Sat, 2012-05-05 at 12:00 -0400, raymond house wrote:
>> And here I thought that this list was for aiding new and inexperienced
>> ubuntu types. I don't think this email by Jeruvy will be very helpful
>> in doing this. I just want to say that I would probably be back with
>> Windows had it not been for the excellent and appreciated help I
>> received here. Many thanks to all who did get me up and going with
>> Ubuntu.
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: Jeruvy <jeruvy at gmail.com>
>> Date: Sat, May 5, 2012 at 10:58 AM
>> Subject: Ubuntu-ca Off-topic
>> To: raymondh40 at gmail.com
>>
>>
>> Hi Raymondh40,
>>
>> I am sending you this nice email in PRIVATE, so that we do not further
>> pollute our Ubuntu-ca Mailing list with more off topic banter.
>>
>> I've noticed you have sent a couple emails that have nothing to do or
>> offer the Ubuntu-ca community.  I would hope that you take the time to
>> read the charter and understand this lists purpose.  It is not for
>> finding work, getting technical support, seeking answers to FAQ or
>> commonly asked questions about how Ubuntu software works.  It is for
>> the various volunteers in Canada to communicate and coordinate
>> activities that promote Ubuntu to other Canadians.
>>
>> We do not want it polluted with off-topic discussions.  I for one,
>> don't get bothered by the occasional email, but when someone such as
>> yourself starts posting many emails of an off topic nature I figured
>> it was time to ask you to post your questions, requests, or needs to a
>> more appropriate venue.
>>
>> Most Ubuntu lists, channels on IRC and the ilk are very diligent about
>> stopping off-topic requests as soon as they are noted.  I for one
>> would hope that you understand that this is not the place for anything
>> BESIDES Ubuntu-ca community activities. 
>>
>> In this way many of us hope to have a list that serves its community,
>> and I'm sure many of us appreciate it when members understand that
>> this isn't a 'free for all' discussion area.  Most importantly when we
>> do see an email we see that it is relevant to the community and not
>> junk.
>>
>> There are MANY avenues you can email, chat, or even meet with others
>> in our community that would be happy to discuss these topics with you.
>> Please take the time to discover the many avenues available.
>>
>> Cheers.
>>
>> Jeruvy.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
I am simply going to suggest that the parties already involved in this
thread have a read at http://www.ubuntu.com/project/about-ubuntu/conduct

Also, I see no useful outcome to this conversation and would like to
politely request that we all let this thread die.

Good day,
James