Some comments are just… beyond comment

Posted Sep 23, 2025 19:03 UTC (Tue) by npws (subscriber, #168248)
In reply to: Some comments are just… beyond comment by lunaryorn
Parent article: An unstable Debian stable update

I disagree. The unpaid volunteer took on the responsibility, so he should act accordingly. Being an unpaid volunteer allows you to walk away if you don't like your responsibilities, not to ignore them.

Some comments are just… beyond comment

Posted Sep 23, 2025 20:13 UTC (Tue) by lunaryorn (subscriber, #111088) [Link]

Disagree with what? I believe I made no comment no whether I believe the maintainer handled the bug appropriately or lived up to their perceived responsibilities. I believe I only commented on the behaviour of some users in that bug report, which I find exceedingly poor, even if the maintainer had done an evidently bad job. Which I'm not saying they did; I don't know, and am in no position to judge.

What I'm saying is that the quoted message in particular, but also quite a few others, are entirely inappropriate in and by themselves, regardless of any valid criticism.

Is that what you disagree with? Do you believe that the quoted message is an appropriate way of talking to someone?