On Thu, 24 Apr 2003 12:25:53 +1000, mbp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
> On 24 Apr 2003, Russell Coker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> On Thu, 24 Apr 2003 11:17, Martin Pool wrote:
>> > The conventional way to get in touch with the developers of a
>> > free software project to raise an issue is to write to the -devel
>> > list. It's not surprising that this is what people do with
>> > debian.
>>
>> The conventional way to approach a large group of people if you
>> want a positive response is to not start making accusations in your
>> first message.
> I agree. I am not trying to defend Hans's diplomatic skills.
Diplomatic skill? It is not a feat of extraordinary diplomacy
not to accuse your correspondent of various acts theft and piracy
while initiating a dialogue. Has common courtesy been relegated to
the realm of diplomats?
manoj
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