You may be unaware that Taco and Slashdot blatantly scoff in the face of some of the most sensible and just principles of the open source movement.
What, but I thought that Slashcode is GPLd?
Yes, this is true, however that is not what I am talking about. As an aside, it is worth mentioning that when having GPLd Slashcode, Taco is determined to get as much out of it as possible; rather than simply making the code available for all to use and modify for their own gains, Taco uses this solely to get free labour. Anyone who has submitted a valid bug report and received the Taco Response(tm) of "Well code up a patch and we'll include, else fuck off." will know what I mean here.
Well then, what do you mean?
As you may be aware, Slashdot recently included a set of fields [slashdot.org] that you can fill in with your instant messaging details.
Sounds neat - people can contact me in realtime! I still don't see the GNU tie-in...
Yes, doesn't it? However look again at the list:
AOL IM
ICQ UIN
Yahoo! ID
Jabber
See anything missing? Hint: it's a very popular messaging system. That's right, MSN Messenger is missing! For some people, such as me, this makes the feature entirely useless as I only use MSNIM. All my friends use MSNIM, so why should I install another client just to receive messages from Slashdot users?
Sounds like an oversight to me. The OSS doesn't ban oversights.
Oh, to be young and naive. Such a bug report was submitted [sourceforge.net] by Super Trooper, a diligent Slashdot reader. The text of the bug and Taco's response are included:
Submitted By: Jon Anderson (s_trooper) Users Status: Closed Summary:
Missing MSN Messenger entry in user info Slashdot recently added fields for AOL, Jabber, Yahoo! and ICQ instant messenger screen names to the User Info preferences page. However, an entry for MSN Messenger is conspicuously missing. I can only assume this was an accidental oversight on the developers' part.
Yup, not a bug. This means one obvious thing - it was deliberate.
Cut to the chase. So Taco is a Microsoft hating fuckwit who probably phoned up the few friends he has to boast about how his omission of MSNIM will singlehandedly bring down Micro$$$oft. Will you please tell me how this means Taco goes against the spirit of the OSS movement?
OK, you win. For those of you who have looked at the definition of open source software [gnu.org] will be interested to look at clause 5: The license must not discriminate against any person or group of persons.
Now, this is one of the single most sensible, rational parts of the open source and free software philosophies. Were this clause not there, it would be a slippery slope to begin by excluding oppressive regimes, then maybe unethical companies, then maybe companies who make lots of money already...
Hmm. I see what you're getting at.
Yes, exactly. The point is, the overarching principles of free software sensibly include everyone. This makes perfect sense, and guarantees true freedom of software. By deliberately and arguably even actively not supporting MSNIM, Taco has demonstrated that he cares more about childish ya-boo-sucks posturing than he does about the freedom of software; the freedom of choice. I have no choice; Taco has effectively said that I must use a different messaging system if I want to use this software's feature. Taco has removed my freedom of choice.
I won't beg anymore. I guess I'll just join CmdrTaco, Jamie, Michael, et. al. in their next homosexual gangbang of Jon Katz. Maybe I'll even be their bukkake bitch this time.
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Yeah. Also under FreeBSD, Windows XP, Windows 2000, MacOS, etc. Linux isn't the only OS you can do c001 stuff with.
Please put my balls in your mouth.
Please put my balls in your mouth.
What, but I thought that Slashcode is GPLd?
Yes, this is true, however that is not what I am talking about. As an aside, it is worth mentioning that when having GPLd Slashcode, Taco is determined to get as much out of it as possible; rather than simply making the code available for all to use and modify for their own gains, Taco uses this solely to get free labour. Anyone who has submitted a valid bug report and received the Taco Response(tm) of "Well code up a patch and we'll include, else fuck off." will know what I mean here.
Well then, what do you mean?
As you may be aware, Slashdot recently included a set of fields [slashdot.org] that you can fill in with your instant messaging details.
Sounds neat - people can contact me in realtime! I still don't see the GNU tie-in...
Yes, doesn't it? However look again at the list:
See anything missing? Hint: it's a very popular messaging system. That's right, MSN Messenger is missing! For some people, such as me, this makes the feature entirely useless as I only use MSNIM. All my friends use MSNIM, so why should I install another client just to receive messages from Slashdot users?
Sounds like an oversight to me. The OSS doesn't ban oversights.
Oh, to be young and naive. Such a bug report was submitted [sourceforge.net] by Super Trooper, a diligent Slashdot reader. The text of the bug and Taco's response are included:
Yup, not a bug. This means one obvious thing - it was deliberate.
Cut to the chase. So Taco is a Microsoft hating fuckwit who probably phoned up the few friends he has to boast about how his omission of MSNIM will singlehandedly bring down Micro$$$oft. Will you please tell me how this means Taco goes against the spirit of the OSS movement?
OK, you win. For those of you who have looked at the definition of open source software [gnu.org] will be interested to look at clause 5: The license must not discriminate against any person or group of persons.
Now, this is one of the single most sensible, rational parts of the open source and free software philosophies. Were this clause not there, it would be a slippery slope to begin by excluding oppressive regimes, then maybe unethical companies, then maybe companies who make lots of money already...
Hmm. I see what you're getting at.
Yes, exactly. The point is, the overarching principles of free software sensibly include everyone. This makes perfect sense, and guarantees true freedom of software. By deliberately and arguably even actively not supporting MSNIM, Taco has demonstrated that he cares more about childish ya-boo-sucks posturing than he does about the freedom of software; the freedom of choice. I have no choice; Taco has effectively said that I must use a different messaging system if I want to use this software's feature. Taco has removed my freedom of choice.
I think it is fair to say that RMS
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You still get your ass licked when you play with a man's chest and pocket pool alone?
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Thank you for your support!
Love Always,
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Kind sir. Will you please put my balls in your mouth? Thank you for your support!
Love always,
News For Turds
Please put my balls in your mouth.
Homo
Thank you for your support.
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C to the izzex
Fo shizzle my nizzle you're a fucking faggot.
Thank you for your support.
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It smells bad.
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C to the izzex
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Well, the only reason I have flatulence is because my ass is trying to get rid of your semen.
I'm not wearing pants.
I won't beg anymore. I guess I'll just join CmdrTaco, Jamie, Michael, et. al. in their next homosexual gangbang of Jon Katz. Maybe I'll even be their bukkake bitch this time.
All I want is you. You are the one who made me realize my true feelings. Please be my buttse.cx lover.
Here is a picture of me. Are you sure you don't wanna have wild buttse.cx with me?
Ok, as of now, I openly admit that I am ghey and wnat to have ghey sex with martinmcc. Will you have ghey sex with me? Please?
you fucking faggot ass pillow biter.
Love Always,
News For Turds
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