[Cialug] A little something for everyone

[Jeff Chapin]

Kristau raises a good point -- one that I agree with fully.

Kristau, on one hand, I would like to thank you for putting such good
words to the thoughts in my head -- on the other hand, I want to to keep
your dirty mind-reading witch fingers out of my brain :-)

Jeff

On 3/6/2011 3:45 PM, kristau wrote:
> On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 1:47 PM, Jeff Chapin <chapinjeff at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Since I already have spoken up about this, I might as well keep going.
>>
>> Brian, most of the people had less of a problem with the technology aspect
>> of your post, but most of the people I have talked to (both on and off list)
>> seem concerned about the religious aspect, and the potentially illegal
>> nature of your repeated religious postings -- which you seem to completely
>> ignore in your reply.
>>
>> I'm not sure you understood why people are having an issue with your post.
>>
>> Jeff
> Building on this thought, I would add that I take absolutely no
> offense at the inclusion of religion in Brian's original post. Rather,
> it is the discriminatory nature of the post which concerns me. And,
> yes, there is a very fine line here.
>
> To be constructive in my criticism, it would be best to state that you
> are seeking developers for a project which supports a religious cause
> or political goal, rather than stating that said developers themselves
> should adhere to a certain religion or political view. It is a subtle,
> but relevant, difference.
>
> Examples:
>
> Not good: I am seeking a Pastafarian developer to assist with a
> project. If you know a Pastafarian who would be interested in this
> project, please refer them to this opportunity.
>
> Better: I am seeking a developer to assist with a project to further
> the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster's effectiveness in the
> world. If you are, or know of a developer who would be, interested in
> this opportunity, please contact me directly at . . .
>
> In other words, it is enough to simply state that your project
> supports a particular religious or political viewpoint -- people who
> do not support those viewpoints will most likely not inquire further.
>