OT: Not racest

[Cybe R. Wizard]

On Mon, 4 May 2009 13:05:01 +1000
James Takac <p3nndrag0n at gmail.com> wrote:

> I would say from watching the vids re Ubuntu philosphy that these 
> threads defeat the Ubuntu philosophy, or more accurately are against
> it. Ubuntu philosophy appears to be about helping unconditionally.
> These threads appear to do the exact opposite. Another thought comes
> to mind in that we oft become the very monster we wish to destroy :(
> 
> If we could just learn to ignore such threads they'd hold no power
> whatsoever
> 
> James

I often feel that these very kinds of discussion, if de-fanged by
removal of personal references, can be quite instructive and
actually /further/ the Ubuntu philosophy.  I'm reminded of the old
native American tale:
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An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. "A fight is going
on inside me," he said to the boy.

"It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil - he
is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt,
resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego." He
continued, "The other is good - he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity,
humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth,
compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you - and
inside every other person, too."

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his
grandfather, "Which wolf will win?"

The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
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Let's start starving some of those evil wolves by benevolently,
compassionately and generously removing /personal/ attacks and discuss
these kinds of things /on sounder/ for the good of all and our mutual
understanding.

Cybe R. Wizard -Followup-To: set to sounder at lists.ubuntu.com
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