Re: [NTLK] Racism On The Board: Let It Be Done.

From: Martin Joseph (martyNT_at_barknaturalpet.com)
Date: Tue Mar 23 2004 - 17:33:34 PST


On Mar 23, 2004, at 3:38 PM, Ikem Nzeribe wrote:

> Can I say that when I joined this community very recently, the kind of
> contribution that I thought I was going to make was that of a
> committed, fledgling developer. The kind of inspiring contribution that
> Eck, and Paul have made.
That's tough talk, you better get busy...
> That is what I aspire to. Beyond consuming
> existing stuff, but to actually make new stuff. To go to Paris. *Not*
> this kind of contribution. But for those of you that "second" and
> "agree" with taking this important discussion off list , you simply
> reinforce the offence by letting it ride.
I agree.

> The Newton community is not about little green boxes, or this or that
> protocol or technology, but about it's *people*, absolutely. Why else
> would it still be around? That is why I was attracted.
> I'm sorry for those who cannot get beyond thinking "it was meant as a
> joke". If you think that equating Africans with a sub-human species in
> "jest" is amusing... well. Many of you clearly miss the scale of the
> offence.
Everyone has there own experience certainly. You have to assume the
best about people on this list IMO.
> Thank you, those with the perception to support me! This issue is
> *over* for me, now.
Who says?
> I am glad it has happened, because it was important
> for you to see. Those who will bandy around ugly, flippant words: now
> you know. Jared: I am not trying to bash you. Let us break bread if we
> are to co-exist in the same space. Okay?
>
Good idea.
> And can we all keep our little prejudices locked away?? Thank you.
Definitely not, we are here to share them and gain further
understanding.

Marty

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