>The words of a man who has no intention, interest or desire to compromise. >"There is no need to compromise because my way is the right way." Brett, no >one >on this list that has read your posts fails to see your point. Some of them >disagree, some of them agree, but a) you have no formal say in the decision >(of >course, you're free to do as you've done and bemoan the issue) and b) you >have >shown no willingness to look at the points of view of the other members of >this >list who don't think the same way you do.
>I think it's time you, to use a phrase, either put up or shut up. If you >want >people to listen to you more than you've listened to them, then write some >code. > Then, people might be more interested in what you have to say. Saying >"Well, >I *might* contribute, so long as you don't change the license" and presuming >that your vapourware-work is any sort of argument for people to listen to >you >and do what you want, is ridiculous, childish and egotistical. >We've heard your arguments and attacks on the FSF and RMS. Fine, you've >stated >your case and made your point. Now let the people that can actually make >the >decision make it. hear hear im glad that you said it. cause if you wasnt going to i was. some people like arguing for arguments sake but it takes two (or more) people to have an argument. if no-one was to reply to an unwanted solicitation then that outlet of expression will die a limp death. for people who enjoy vendettas and slander the best medicine is to deny them the satisfaction of knowing that they have produced a response. in other words dont respond to useless verbatribe and it will dissapear like butter on a hot plate. this is the only mail that you will see from me about this subject (no need to regurgitate useless code) best regards Shane Shields -- To drink the WINE of success you must first seek the sayings of source _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com