cutting off their nose

Posted Oct 28, 2025 13:55 UTC (Tue) by tekNico (subscriber, #22)
In reply to: cutting off their nose by corbet
Parent article: Python Software Foundation withdraws security-related grant proposal

Jonathan, your inability to see through the DEI swindle is bad enough, the accusation of “probably willful misrepresentation” unacceptable. Having to depend on your goodwill to not suppress points of view because of your misguided opinions is unacceptable too.

I’m sure you’ll find plenty of reasons why this comment is not useful or respectful enough, so feel free to censor it. I’m afraid my multi-decade subscription is over regardless. Thank you for your service and good luck.

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cutting off their nose

Posted Oct 28, 2025 14:47 UTC (Tue) by stijn (subscriber, #570) [Link]

Like any human endeavour, not all DEI programs will be flawless. I wonder if people are mutually antagonising by the presence of loud voices in the 'other camp'. It seems fairly self-evident to me that self-selection in in-groups is pervasive throughout society, and trying to change that is to the benefit of everyone. For decades now I've been bemused by the stance that software engineering or free software is purely a meritocracy. It comes with a culture all of its own. I suggest to walk a mile in someone else's shoes.

cutting off their nose

Posted Oct 28, 2025 14:48 UTC (Tue) by pizza (subscriber, #46) [Link] (1 responses)

> Having to depend on your goodwill to not suppress points of view because of your misguided opinions is unacceptable too.

I refer you to xkcd #1357.

cutting off their nose

Posted Oct 29, 2025 0:11 UTC (Wed) by intelfx (subscriber, #130118) [Link]

>> Having to depend on your goodwill to not suppress points of view because of your misguided opinions is unacceptable too.
> I refer you to xkcd #1357.

Nobody demanded "free speech" here. As I see it, GP fully acknowledges the right of the platform owner to suppress whatever they deem fit. To acknowledge someone's right to do something is not the same as to agree with them or to choose to support them in this.

I don't think your reference is relevant in any way (other than to shut down someone who you don't agree with).

cutting off their nose

Posted Oct 29, 2025 11:23 UTC (Wed) by nirbheek (subscriber, #54111) [Link]

> I’m afraid my multi-decade subscription is over regardless.

I wish fewer people would engage in this kind of knee-jerk reaction to someone expressing an opinion based on their experience that they disagree with.

We used to all be united by FOSS regardless of petty differences of opinion. It is sad to see that change.