Re:Rust, RR, Neovim: A perfect debug combination
by stusmall on Tuesday April 11, 2023 @12:12PM
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It's a safety and inclusion thing, not politics. There just isn't a place for firearms at a meetup.
Re:Rust, RR, Neovim: A perfect debug combination
by zamalek on Tuesday April 11, 2023 @12:41PM
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> inclusion
So a "Ferris and Firearms" meetup is simply not allowed to occur. That sounds extremely inclusive.
This also implies that organizers would have to go through the effort AND cost (because you are only allowed to collect fees for food and drinks) of doing entry control or a meetup.
Re:Rust, RR, Neovim: A perfect debug combination
by stusmall on Tuesday April 11, 2023 @01:54PM
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Yes, but for a different reason. From the document's section on User Groups
>The main focus of the group is discussion of and education about Rust software;
It's a programming language, not a lifestyle brand. Not everything needs to be dragged down into US-centric culture wars. It's good that they don't want to dilute the brand and are keeping it focused on the software. If you want to go to the range with a group there are tons of meetups for that. I don't know why you would want to make one based around a programming language.
I strongly, STRONGLY, agree with their political stance. However, I find their forcing their politics down people's throats extremely concerning. Keep in mind that you also have to seek approval to use the word Rust (I am not affiliated with the Rust Foundation), which means that they could disallow it merely because they don't like you or what you stand for (which the prior rule shows a tendency to do). Call me crazy, but I fail to see how that's in any way progressive (yes, given even the tolerance paradox) - especially given that the other people and beliefs will be running the Rust Foundation at some point in the future.
This isn't a matter of "keep your politics out of tech," it's a matter of bringing in politics being actually harmful to the community.
Ending gun violence in America is the responsibility of voters and lawmakers, not the Rust Foundation.