On 4/17/24 07:54, Patrick Shanahan wrote:
> * Emily Gonyer <emilyyrose@gmail.com> [04-17-24 10:42]:
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>> +1
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>> I have taken a huge step away from the project over the last couple of
>> years, because as far as I can tell the CoC doesn't seem to matter to most
>> of the project.
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>> openSUSE, like the rest of the tech world would love to pretend and believe
>> it is open and welcoming. But, it's not. It is, of course, if you're the
>> right kind of person.
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> most of the WORLD has no idea of your character until you have interacted
> with them.  perhaps you have failed to make a positive impression.
>   
>> If you're not? Well then. The project will accept your contributions, if it
>> must. It'll accept you as a member... After a LOT of questioning. But, no,
>> it doesn't really want you around.
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> odd that.  only question I was presented was how I contributed.  perhaps I
> should take that a being intrusive and objectionable.
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> a glowing recommendation if I have ever heard one.
> wearing chips instead of epaulets?  the chips do not help.
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Thanks Patrick, I'm glad that you're able to decide that only your
personal experiences and/or perspective are valid, and anybody that has
seen things otherwise is just a whiner, or has a chip on their shoulder.

Very constructive and helpful.