[ale] as promised/threatened, an overly long post with probably nothing of real importance

[lists at serioustechnology.com (Geoffrey Myers)]

JD wrote:
> I read ALE for Linux discussions, not politics.
> 
> I tend to delete the political rants - en-mass - without reading them.
> After meeting some of you in person, I'd rather not have those good
> interactions tainted by our political differences. Yes, it is best that
> I delete your posts WITHOUT reading.
> 
> If we want a larger group, perhaps self-censoring would be best?
> 
> Think of the 5 new people who came to the last meeting to learn more
> about linux. If they actually joined this list, would they have have
> been impressed by the recent discussions?
> 
> Would they have felt at home here or would they unsubscribe?
> 
> I would quickly agree to an anti-politics & anti-religion rule for this
> list.

+100

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Until later, Geoffrey

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