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Re: [PATCH] manual: Remove warning in the documentation of the abort function
On 09/10/19 9:20 pm, Alexandre Oliva wrote:
> On Oct 9, 2019, Florian Weimer <fweimer@redhat.com> wrote:
>
>> As a result, a GNU project decision not to remove the warning would
>> alienate many people.
>
> A decision to remove it also problematic. It's no wonder several
> complex conversations pertaining to this very topic have been started
> and debated extensively in other GNU fora.
>
> Now, I can't imagine whatever gave you the idea that now would be a good
> time to add to the already boiling cauldron, so to speak, all of the
> hurt feelings from the earlier discussion surrounding this patch.
>
> It really isn't. There is no possibility of a sane debate about it at
> this moment. Sorry, I really think it should wait a little longer. I
> acknowledge that there probably won't ever be a *good* time to discuss
> this patch, because it does touch a number of inflammatory issues, but
> that doesn't justify bringing it up at what is likely the worst possible
> time.
I strongly suggest we undo the reversion and then wait for the good time
to discuss bringing the text back; you've held the community hostage
long enough.
I don't think it makes any sense to wait any longer because there is
sustained support from a significant majority of the community to get
rid of the warning and my faith in your and RMS' ability to negotiate a
conclusion that I can personally agree with is running out.
Siddhesh