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Re: Clarifications



On Sun, Jun 11, 2000 at 06:57:13PM -0400, Thomas Bushnell, BSG wrote:
> Adam McKenna <adam-debian@flounder.net> writes:
> 
> > In regular arguments/discussions, this does apply.  However, this isn't a
> > regular argument or discussion, it's a flamewar, and one that you have
> > willingly involved yourself in.  Both sides have used "loaded phrases/words"
> > and intentionally or unintentionally, both sides have attacked the character 
> > of the other.
> 
> What is the value of a flame war?  At worst, it splits the Debian
> project in two.  At best, it makes everybody upset and angry at the
> final result.  The only people who benefic from a flame war are our
> enemies.  Let's stop helping them and instead agree to discuss the GR
> like adults who have more that unites us than separates us.

I never said there was any value in a flame war, just that this is one.

--Adam



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