cutting off their nose

Posted Oct 28, 2025 18:00 UTC (Tue) by stijn (subscriber, #570)
In reply to: cutting off their nose by AntiISO
Parent article: Python Software Foundation withdraws security-related grant proposal

How much of this is people taking strong positions, engaging with worst faith interpretations of statements, focusing on the loudest and most polarising voices, and trying to win, shut down or diminish a debate rather than gain an understanding of why there is a debate, where the other person is coming from, and allowing for nuance? I have a hunch that there is common ground to be found, but when you write 'clear illogical fanatical bullshittery' what's the point of engaging? Have you read the contribution by twiens among these comments? It is observant.