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I agree that not all opinions need be accepted. But they do deserve a look. Also, a commit's author should be judged from his code quality, not from his opinio

I agree that not all opinions need be accepted. But they do deserve a look. Also, a commit's author should be judged from his code quality, not from his opinion on random issues.

Cthulhu_ 8y ago
> Also, a commit's author should be judged from his code quality, not from his opinion on random issues. You say that, but there's been a number of OS developers that have been ostracised and expelled from communities by something they (for example) tweeted. Contributors are rejected to contribute because they don't conform to a code of conduct. People lose jobs over being called out for jokes at conferences (and over calling out said jokes, both in part thanks to internet armies). So while in theory it should, in practice people will get vetted and judged for their online presence. In other words, the ye olde adage is still valid; don't be identifiable online. If you're an OS developer / contributor with an unpopular opinion, best to keep that part separate from your OS contributor profile. And keep your real name safe.
- VLM 8y ago
  The oppression is exclusively from one extreme of the political spectrum directed rightward, which triggers anyone believing in fairness or freedom of speech.
DoofusOfDeath 8y ago
I hope this comment won't be misconstrued as advocating for censorship: Is it really true that for no combination of position and person, it's a net negative for that person to consider the merits of that position? For example, should a recovering alcoholic consider an argument regarding one particular liquor being better than another?
- dingo_bat 8y ago
  You're right. Every single opinion need not even be considered either. But people should be allowed to hold it and you shouldn't disadvantage them in an unrelated field because of it. I don't care if my coworker thinks that gay marriage is a sin. It is his right to hold that opinion. If he doesn't let it come in the way of his work it's fine. But that doesn't mean I am asking everybody to consider his viewpoint. If it is absurd enough for you you needn't worry about it.

I agree that not all opinions need be accepted. But they do deserve a look. Also, a commit's author should be judged from his code quality, not from his opinion on random issues.

Cthulhu_ 8y ago

> Also, a commit's author should be judged from his code quality, not from his opinion on random issues. You say that, but there's been a number of OS developers that have been ostracised and expelled from communities by something they (for example) tweeted. Contributors are rejected to contribute because they don't conform to a code of conduct. People lose jobs over being called out for jokes at conferences (and over calling out said jokes, both in part thanks to internet armies). So while in theory it should, in practice people will get vetted and judged for their online presence. In other words, the ye olde adage is still valid; don't be identifiable online. If you're an OS developer / contributor with an unpopular opinion, best to keep that part separate from your OS contributor profile. And keep your real name safe.

VLM 8y ago
The oppression is exclusively from one extreme of the political spectrum directed rightward, which triggers anyone believing in fairness or freedom of speech.

DoofusOfDeath 8y ago

I hope this comment won't be misconstrued as advocating for censorship: Is it really true that for no combination of position and person, it's a net negative for that person to consider the merits of that position? For example, should a recovering alcoholic consider an argument regarding one particular liquor being better than another?

dingo_bat 8y ago
You're right. Every single opinion need not even be considered either. But people should be allowed to hold it and you shouldn't disadvantage them in an unrelated field because of it. I don't care if my coworker thinks that gay marriage is a sin. It is his right to hold that opinion. If he doesn't let it come in the way of his work it's fine. But that doesn't mean I am asking everybody to consider his viewpoint. If it is absurd enough for you you needn't worry about it.