Re: [Ghm-discuss] The posh talk does not complain with the policy

[Alfred M. Szmidt]

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   > I understand that it's more and more common to see this in larger
   > events, but that feels wrong... I find this kind of policy
   > condescending.

   Why do you think it feels wrong?

Because it goes against the ethos of the GNU project, and it is
hypocritical, and void of meaning.  Can you say what _exactly_ is
deemed "offensive" or "harassing"? I cannot, hence I cannot accept
this policy -- it is fully and utterly nonsense, nonsense for the
personal convictions of the organiser(s) to decide, and not only that,
but you have no means of appelation.

The policy prohibits citations from our own web pages and projects!

Can I cite the sex(6) man page (part of Emacs)?  What about the virgin
Emacs?  What if one uses the verb abdicate (to give up all hope of
ever having a flat stomach), what about the noun circumvent (an
opening in the front of boxer shorts, worn by Jewish men)?

How about the the Intel Rectium microprocessor that is designed to
actually fit the appropriate body cavity for "Computing Anywhere,
Anytime"?


Best regards, Alfred Llamas -- a 'generously proportioned' male (375
pounds) with a less than generous penile length (4 inches erect)
seeking a vendor of high quality inflatable sheep who can give away
free samples as I am unemployed from the end of next month.