[Lincs] 3-in-1

Chris Adams heelfliper at gmail.com
Wed Mar 28 15:27:42 BST 2007 

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.


On 28/03/07, iain Baker <iain.dbaker at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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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