Fwd: Ubuntu-ca Off-topic

[LP]

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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