Fwd: Ubuntu-ca Off-topic

Che Guebeara cheguebeara at gmail.com
Sat May 5 17:37:36 UTC 2012


"Our goal is to create a local community for Ubuntu Linux users in
Canada. It will be a place to go and talk, and share your experiences
and have a good time. Think of it as the water-cooler for Canadian Linux
users."

https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-ca

"If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm
them."
- Dalai Lama

On Sat, 2012-05-05 at 13:16 -0400, LP wrote:
> And Arrogance has No place in Linux.
> "Humanity towards others"
> I resign.
> 
> On 5 May 2012 13:14, LP <linuxpusher2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>         What???
>         Anyone who wishes Linux Help of Any sort.
>         Try to find your local Linux Users Group.
>         Raymond and anyone else, you are all More than welcome to join
>         www.bglug.ca
>         Another Very Friendly Very Helpful site is
>         www.ultimateeditionoz.com (my Favorite)
>         
>         I always do my best to further the Linux cause.
>         LinuxPusher.
>         
>         
>         On 5 May 2012 12:49, James Plate <james.plate at gmail.com>
>         wrote:
>                 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
>                 
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