[geeks] Political Discussions on geeks-L

[Matthew Braun]

When a bunch of geeks talk about something, it can't help but be 
infused with a geek mindset. I don't think that talking politics is a 
problem. When the discussion, regardless of the subject, turns ugly 
("PeeCees" anyone?) that's the real problem.

A healthy and informative debate, about anything, benefits all parties. 
Rancor is the real problem.

That being said, however, if a motion has been made to table this 
discussion, I will gladly respect that.

--
"I must create a system, or be enslaved by another man's;
I will not reason and compare: my business is to create."

On Oct 19, 2004, at 5:43 PM, J. Alexander Jacocks wrote:

> Can we cut out the politics here?  I'm sure that no one wants to know 
> my
> stupid political opinions, so can you extend me the same courtesy?
>
> This (obviously) doesn't apply to laws that affect our jobs/hobbies, 
> but
> the out and out Democrat vs. Republican vs. Communist discussions 
> really
> get on my nerves.  They also seem to generate a huge volume of mail to
> the list, and cause lots of frayed nerves.
>
> Let's not piss anyone else here off, guys/gals!
>
> Thanks!
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