Fwd: Ubuntu-ca Off-topic

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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
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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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