The packaging guidelines do indeed state that religious texts are not permitted. Therefore, I assume that at some point there has been discussion (no doubt at length) by the project over this matter. Perhaps someone can reference this decision? If members want this guideline to be changed, they should bring it before a board member for discussion at project meetings and/or voting as appropriate. Such a discussion would include the ethical issues around including these texts, rules around wording descriptions if they are included, and the category for inclusion. Bear in mind that religious texts are important cultural documents so don't assume they are only used for the purpose of proselytizing. Indeed, such tools may be useful for anti-theists participating in debates on biblical history, as well as for historical and cultural exploration. What is NOT appropriate is the personal attack - direct or implicit - in the language used in this discussion. I have strong personal views on this matter but when discussing it on an openSUSE list I hope I'd be able to put these views aside and exercise both logic and compassion. These verbal barbs were also used recently in discussion regarding categorization of Astrological software. Shall we also enter into debates on the ethics of medical software that facilitates the pushing of psychotropic drugs by Big Pharma, scientific software that records cruel experimentation on animals, or a GIS system for forestry 'management'? At what point do we position ourselves as arbiters of ethical choice? Snide comments in regard to behavior of some religious groups, history, the intellectual capacity of believers, and so on do not reflect well on individuals nor on the distribution as a whole. We have seen how the media misrepresent the views of a vocal few as being the voice of the many. We are intelligent people and I'm sure we are capable of discussing this issue without resorting to such weak emotive argument. regards, Helen South. -- IRC: helen_au helen.south@opensuse.org helensouth.com
Some examples of content which are not permissible:
..... Religious texts
looks perfectly clear to me...case closed.
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