David Landgren wrote: > I wanted to share this... Some people have no sense of humour. This came up > on the cont...@perl.org queue. > > (I shall compose a message saying Acme is fun, etc. etc. Can anyone point me > to other similar Acme modules to put this in context?)
David Golden replied: > I think the module is offensive -- which is not inconsistent with it > trying to be funny Funny and offensive is sometimes a fine line. I'm > not saying it needs to be yanked -- I don't support censoring "bad > thoughts". I would rather see the author withdraw it voluntarily. > Even in Acme, I'd rather see the Perl community trying to be inclusive > and not make jokes at anyone's expense. I think the module is funny, and I don't find it offensive at all. To whom is it offensive? Nigerians that are ashamed of what their fellow countrymen are doing? Well, they should be, and should put a stop to it. Consider Jeff Foxworthy making fun of rednecks. How is that different? Nearly all humor offends someone. F*** 'em if they can't take a joke. Go out and by a thicker skin. As the module doesn't border on a hate crime, I see not reason to even suggest that the author consider a voluntary withdrawal. > People do remember Alias' ill-considered Acme::Playmate talk, right? > (And his very responsible apology afterwards, too) > http://geekfeminism.wikia.com/wiki/Acme::Playmate_talk Again, a few people that can't take a joke. You can't please all the people all the time. (Just my opinion. Take it with a big grain of salt.) BTW, here's a joke for you: Where do you find a turtle with no legs? Right where you left it! <Ha Ha> I'm sure I'll piss off a few animal lovers with that one. ;)