> I could have answered lots of points that were weak or erroneous in > this thread but that would just be feeding trolls.
You must be using the term "troll" differently to how the rest of the world uses it. I have legitimate concerns that I have explained in detail that no one has yet responded to in a way that really addresses them. Saying that lots of points in this thread are "weak or erroneous" and then calling me a "troll" does nothing to further the discussion and is, ironically, exactly the sort of behaviour one would expect from a troll (as the term is usually used). > I see lots of "OpenBSD should..." and "I want..." types of statements. Actually, I never used either phrase. You're trying to make me seem more demanding than I actually am and then criticising my attitude rather than addressing my actual concerns. > For the benefit of absolute newbies here is a precis of the OpenBSD > raison d'etre: I've been using BSD since 1998, and unix for a few years before that. Calling me an "absolute newbie" doesn't address any of my arguments; it's just a transparent psychological ploy whereby you pretend that your position is correct without ever actually defending it. > People who find some part of OpenBSD has an irritation or deficiency > are encouraged to submit diffs. (Referred to as "If you have an itch - > scratch it" or "Shut up and hack") OpenBSD's package system already supports package signing, and OpenSSL can sign files, so there is nothing for which to submit a diff. All of the code is there; it's just not being used. > Lots of "should" sayers believe that OpenBSD devs take notice of their > demands. > Many times if the devs are silent it's because they have better things > to do than troll-feeding or using a cluebat. Again, you're using the word "troll" in an unusual way, and implying that I'm clueless to cover for not having any good answers. It's transparent. > Perhaps you can take further discussion off-list. Perhaps you can let us use the list for its intended purpose and refrain from derailing the discussion with condescending personal attacks. > Please. Thanks.
