[Tfug] Reminder to respect one another

[Phil Simpson]

+1 to Liz

Regards,

Phil Simpson
Systems Administrator
623.252.2547
http://www.google.com/profiles/pgsimpso


On Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 8:23 AM, <Liz_Ravenwood at beaerospace.com> wrote:

>
> Does the acceptable use policy need to be updated to specify which words
> shouldn't be used?
>
> or used in which context?  :-)  Just how much needs to be
> monitored/regulated/legislated ...?
>
> I think we do just need to work on being kind with each other at the same
> time understanding that we all have different opinions about what offends
> us.  There will always be that hyper-sensitive minority, and I don't believe
> that we should legislate ourselves to their discriminating tastes.  If they
> choose to self-marginalize, so be it.  Being a member of the human race will
> always give us a few bumps and bruises, and if we can come out of it just a
> little more compassionate instead of so bitter, all the better.
>
> We can't and shouldn't try to exert such control over each other because
> something offends us either.  I get really offended by ignorance if someone
> refuses to open their mind up, but there's not too much I can do about that
> except an attempt at polite and respectful dialog and then retreat to my own
> corner to catch a breath.
>
> anyway...  gotta do some work around here some time.
>
> Respectfully,
> Liz, Programmer/Analyst
> BE Aerospace, Tucson
>
>
>
>
>
>  *Glen Pfeiffer <glen at thepfeiffers.net>*
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> Hi All,
>
> I am worried that the recent 'profanity' discussion may degrade
> to the point where we are insulting people for their personal
> opinions. Please do not forget the Acceptable Use Policy
> (http://tfug.org/aup.html).
>
> Let's focus on building a community of people that respect one
> another even though we may wildly disagree on certain topics.
>
> --
> Glen
>
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