Ok I understand. And I was by no means disagreeing with the seriousness of the comments. I was just curious as to why you were so offended. Thanks.<br><br><br><div><span class="gmail_quote">On 28/03/07, <b class="gmail_sendername">
iain Baker</b> <<a href="mailto:iain.dbaker@gmail.com">iain.dbaker@gmail.com</a>> wrote:</span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
On 3/28/07, Chris Adams <<a href="mailto:heelfliper@gmail.com">heelfliper@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>> "i don't want to disappoint but you have offended at least one person.<br>> if you dont like the feature or the way it is implemented that is fine
<br>> and we certainly welcome constructive criticism, however homophobic<br>> comments are not welcome."<br>><br>> Ian are you homersexual if you dont ming me asking ??<br>><br><br>Why would i mind you asking... i'm not sure how relevant it is, but anyway...
<br>No i am not homosexual, i am engaged to a lovely young lady called<br>megan and we are getting married July next year (may Tux have mercy on<br>my soul). That doesn't mean i approve of Homophobic comments and<br>attitudes, and it certainly doesn't stop me finding them offensive.
<br>Before getting my own place with my Fiance, i rented a room from a<br>friend of mine that is gay, i also have several friends from work that<br>are either gay or bi-sexual, and i have seen the abuse they have had<br>to put up with, and it sickens me that people would be treated like
<br>that just because of who they find attractive.<br><br>sorry if that sounded like a rant, and Phillip - it certainly wasn't<br>aimed at you... it was just an explanation as to why i find homophobic<br>comments offensive as i assume that is why my sexuality has been
<br>brought into question...<br><br>hope every one is still happy and smiling :)<br><br>><br>> On 28/03/07, Richard Williams < <a href="mailto:richard@rkwinternet.com">richard@rkwinternet.com</a>> wrote:<br>> > Iain: I've been very quiet on the LLUG front, but do have an interest in
<br>> an<br>> > installfest as I want to put Ubuntu on a laptop. I know there is a problem<br>> > (to do with a Dell component) and would need advice on resolving this.<br>> ><br>> > Phillip: I like the idea of input from professional linux administrators,
<br>> > but if we're talking PHd or even BSc level discussions I'd be out of my<br>> > depth. So, hopefully these events could be a mixture of the general and<br>> the<br>> > esoteric.<br>> >
<br>> > Generally, I believe there is a need for introductory level meets in order<br>> > to encourage linux newbies like myself. Any organisation needs new blood<br>> to<br>> > grow.<br>> ><br>
> > If an installfest is arranged for anywhere in the county I'd be willing to<br>> > travel - Lincoln-based BTW.<br>> ><br>> > Richard<br>> ><br>> > > -----Original Message-----
<br>> > > From: <a href="mailto:lincs-bounces@mailman.lug.org.uk">lincs-bounces@mailman.lug.org.uk</a><br>> > > [mailto:<a href="mailto:lincs-bounces@mailman.lug.org.uk">lincs-bounces@mailman.lug.org.uk</a>
] On Behalf Of<br>> iain Baker<br>> > > Sent: 28 March 2007 00:37<br>> > > To: Lincolnshire Linux User Group<br>> > > Subject: Re: [Lincs] 3-in-1<br>> > ><br>> > ><br>> > > Phillip, Thank you for your input, please allow me to respond...
<br>> > ><br>> > > On 3/28/07, Phillip Taylor <<a href="mailto:Phillip.Taylor@bcs.org.uk">Phillip.Taylor@bcs.org.uk</a>> wrote:<br>> > > > Are you talking about <a href="http://www.lincs.lug.org.uk/">
http://www.lincs.lug.org.uk/</a> ?<br>> > ><br>> > > no, i was talking about the prototype of its replacement<br>> > > <a href="http://llug.ricey.co.uk/">http://llug.ricey.co.uk/</a><br>> > >
<br>> > > > If so I don't think I'm alone when I say it looks absolutely shit.<br>> > > > It's not been updated for a long time which is the worse thing.<br>> > ><br>> > > I think that could be a bit harsh but point taken... it was
<br>> > > not updated for 2 years, however updates have started again.<br>> > ><br>> > > > It<br>> > > > gives the impression the LUG has disbanded. Also (and I<br>> > > don't want to
<br>> > > > offend anyone) but the member profile section just reeks of<br>> > > > homosexuality. I'm sorry but it had to be said!<br>> > ><br>> > > i don't want to disappoint but you have offended at least one
<br>> > > person. if you dont like the feature or the way it is<br>> > > implemented that is fine and we certainly welcome<br>> > > constructive criticism, however homophobic comments are not welcome.
<br>> > ><br>> > > > I recon it desperately needs a complete overhaul. A new style and<br>> > > > everything.<br>> > ><br>> > > Indeed see above comment :) see we are slightly on the ball :D
<br>> > ><br>> > > > In terms of the things we do, I think the install fest is<br>> > > an okay idea<br>> > > > but I'd like to see some more professional, more integrated events
<br>> > > > taking place. I'm a member of the BCS and they do fantastic events.<br>> > > > Masters and PHD students present ideas and do presentations on<br>> > > > interesting new technologies and everyone comments and discusses it
<br>> > > > over a tea and biscuit. Then a few of the younger guys can<br>> > > go on to a<br>> > > > pub where the drinks and really techy conversations starts. Flame<br>> > > > wars, 1337 $p34k etc. Always a good way to spend an evening in my
<br>> > > > opinion. Those that present get to walk away with lots of input and<br>> > > > constructive critisism to put into their dissitations. We<br>> > > could find<br>> > > > Linux related projects and make it a LUG event. This is just one of
<br>> > > > many things the LUG could do in the community.<br>> > ><br>> > > I am sure no-one will argue with this idea, and that is<br>> > > certainly the angle we approached the first Real Life
<br>> > > Meeting... unfortunately we have not managed to organise one<br>> > > since, and as the website will attest, that was a while ago!<br>> > > this is why an install fest was proposed... baby steps,
<br>> > > getting us back into meeting up and community involvement.<br>> > ><br>> > > > I'd be willing to wander up to the university (i'm not a<br>> > > student) and<br>> > > > stick my nose in, see if there is much interest up there.
<br>> > > In terms of<br>> > > > the number of Linux users we have, i'm sure we have quite a<br>> > > few. The<br>> > > > company I work for in Lincoln manages 5000+ Linux firewalls
<br>> > > around the<br>> > > > world and we've got at least 30 Linux guys in our building alone so<br>> > > > I'm sure some big events can be rallied if we get the right<br>> > > material
<br>> > > > for them and everyone else in the region.<br>> > ><br>> > > That is fantastic... you are a star! Every person helps, the<br>> > > bigger the better when it comes to this sort of thing... I,
<br>> > > and I'm sure i'm not alone, certainly welcome any input on a<br>> > > professional LUG meet<br>> > ><br>> > > > I'd love to talk over more suggestions with people if they care to
<br>> > > > submit them.<br>> > > ><br>> > > > Phillip Taylor<br>> > > > Systems Developer<br>> > > > B.Sc. Honours Software Engineering<br>> > ><br>> > > Well guys, the gauntlet has been thrown!
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