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Re:Richard Stallman Removed from the GCC Steering Committee by skj on Friday April 02, 2021 @09:26AM (#26671244)
Ah yes, because welcoming all regardless of irrelevant background details precludes quality software.
Re:Richard Stallman Removed from the GCC Steering Committee by rainyMammoth on Friday April 02, 2021 @09:40AM (#26671317)
you don't seen to realize the irony that under the appearance of "being welcoming", those committees are only welcoming to whoever complies with their political agenda.
Re:Richard Stallman Removed from the GCC Steering Committee by valgor on Friday April 02, 2021 @10:00AM (#26671468)
That is just another form of the tolerance paradox. And the conclusion of that would say, yes, only welcome people that are socially open minded people.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradox_of_tolerance

Re:Richard Stallman Removed from the GCC Steering Committee by rainyMammoth on Friday April 02, 2021 @01:06PM (#26673366)
I don't think that's it.

What is happening is a compliance test. You are only tolerated if you agree and comply with the woke politics of the day.

Re:Richard Stallman Removed from the GCC Steering Committee by skj on Friday April 02, 2021 @11:53AM (#26672513)
Calling "freedom to be yourself" a political idea is really sad and pathetic.
Re:Richard Stallman Removed from the GCC Steering Committee by nix23 on Friday April 02, 2021 @10:08AM (#26671533)
Your totally right, but then they write:

>safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender identity and expression....

So it's for all but not for you (RMS)... ;)

Re:Richard Stallman Removed from the GCC Steering Committee by ahefner on Friday April 02, 2021 @09:29AM (#26671258)
All minus one, apparently.
Re:Richard Stallman Removed from the GCC Steering Committee by skj on Friday April 02, 2021 @11:55AM (#26672531)
Yes, individuals who cause problems and generally abuse their colleagues should be excluded. <Insert identity selection here> should not be.