[Lincs] 3-in-1

Wed Mar 28 13:54:13 BST 2007

On 3/28/07, Chris Adams <heelfliper at gmail.com> wrote:
> "i don't want to disappoint but you have offended at least one person.
> if you dont like the feature or the way it is implemented that is fine
> and we certainly welcome constructive criticism, however homophobic
> comments are not welcome."
>
> Ian are you homersexual if you dont ming me asking ??
>

Why would i mind you asking... i'm not sure how relevant it is, but anyway...
No i am not homosexual, i am engaged to a lovely young lady called
megan and we are getting married July next year (may Tux have mercy on
my soul). That doesn't mean i approve of Homophobic comments and
attitudes, and it certainly doesn't stop me finding them offensive.
Before getting my own place with my Fiance, i rented a room from a
friend of mine that is gay, i also have several friends from work that
are either gay or bi-sexual, and i have seen the abuse they have had
to put up with, and it sickens me that people would be treated like
that just because of who they find attractive.

sorry if that sounded like a rant, and Phillip - it certainly wasn't
aimed at you... it was just an explanation as to why i find homophobic
comments offensive as i assume that is why my sexuality has been
brought into question...

hope every one is still happy and smiling  :)

>
> On 28/03/07, Richard Williams < richard at rkwinternet.com> wrote:
> > Iain: I've been very quiet on the LLUG front, but do have an interest in
> an
> > installfest as I want to put Ubuntu on a laptop. I know there is a problem
> > (to do with a Dell component) and would need advice on resolving this.
> >
> > Phillip: I like the idea of input from professional linux administrators,
> > but if we're talking PHd or even BSc level discussions I'd be out of my
> > depth. So, hopefully these events could be a mixture of the general and
> the
> > esoteric.
> >
> > Generally, I believe there is a need for introductory level meets in order
> > to encourage linux newbies like myself. Any organisation needs new blood
> to
> > grow.
> >
> > If an installfest is arranged for anywhere in the county I'd be willing to
> > travel - Lincoln-based BTW.
> >
> > Richard
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: lincs-bounces at mailman.lug.org.uk
> > > [mailto:lincs-bounces at mailman.lug.org.uk ] On Behalf Of
> iain Baker
> > > Sent: 28 March 2007 00:37
> > > To: Lincolnshire Linux User Group
> > > Subject: Re: [Lincs] 3-in-1
> > >
> > >
> > > Phillip, Thank you for your input, please allow me to respond...
> > >
> > > On 3/28/07, Phillip Taylor <Phillip.Taylor at bcs.org.uk> wrote:
> > > > Are you talking about http://www.lincs.lug.org.uk/ ?
> > >
> > > no, i was talking about the prototype of its replacement
> > > http://llug.ricey.co.uk/
> > >
> > > > If so I don't think I'm alone when I say it looks absolutely shit.
> > > > It's not been updated for a long time which is the worse thing.
> > >
> > > I think that could be a bit harsh but point taken... it was
> > > not updated for 2 years, however updates have started again.
> > >
> > > > It
> > > > gives the impression the LUG has disbanded. Also (and I
> > > don't want to
> > > > offend anyone) but the member profile section just reeks of
> > > > homosexuality. I'm sorry but it had to be said!
> > >
> > > i don't want to disappoint but you have offended at least one
> > > person. if you dont like the feature or the way it is
> > > implemented that is fine and we certainly welcome
> > > constructive criticism, however homophobic comments are not welcome.
> > >
> > > > I recon it desperately needs a complete overhaul. A new style and
> > > > everything.
> > >
> > > Indeed see above comment  :)  see we are slightly on the ball  :D
> > >
> > > > In terms of the things we do, I think the install fest is
> > > an okay idea
> > > > but I'd like to see some more professional, more integrated events
> > > > taking place. I'm a member of the BCS and they do fantastic events.
> > > > Masters and PHD students present ideas and do presentations on
> > > > interesting new technologies and everyone comments and discusses it
> > > > over a tea and biscuit. Then a few of the younger guys can
> > > go on to a
> > > > pub where the drinks and really techy conversations starts. Flame
> > > > wars, 1337 $p34k etc. Always a good way to spend an evening in my
> > > > opinion. Those that present get to walk away with lots of input and
> > > > constructive critisism to put into their dissitations. We
> > > could find
> > > > Linux related projects and make it a LUG event. This is just one of
> > > > many things the LUG could do in the community.
> > >
> > > I am sure no-one will argue with this idea, and that is
> > > certainly the angle we approached the first Real Life
> > > Meeting... unfortunately we have not managed to organise one
> > > since, and as the website will attest, that was a while ago!
> > > this is why an install fest was proposed... baby steps,
> > > getting us back into meeting up and community involvement.
> > >
> > > > I'd be willing to wander up to the university (i'm not a
> > > student) and
> > > > stick my nose in, see if there is much interest up there.
> > > In terms of
> > > > the number of Linux users we have, i'm sure we have quite a
> > > few. The
> > > > company I work for in Lincoln manages 5000+ Linux firewalls
> > > around the
> > > > world and we've got at least 30 Linux guys in our building alone so
> > > > I'm sure some big events can be rallied if we get the right
> > > material
> > > > for them and everyone else in the region.
> > >
> > > That is fantastic... you are a star! Every person helps, the
> > > bigger the better when it comes to this sort of thing... I,
> > > and I'm sure i'm not alone, certainly welcome any input on a
> > > professional LUG meet
> > >
> > > > I'd love to talk over more suggestions with people if they care to
> > > > submit them.
> > > >
> > > > Phillip Taylor
> > > > Systems Developer
> > > > B.Sc. Honours Software Engineering
> > >
> > > Well guys, the gauntlet has been thrown!
> > >
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