> But it also ought to be possible to say "this is a dumb idea" or to engage in friendly ribbing when someone does something dumb. "Friendly ribbing" doesn't t

> But it also ought to be possible to say "this is a dumb idea" or to engage in friendly ribbing when someone does something dumb. "Friendly ribbing" doesn't translate well on a public mailing list, especially one with an international audience. > People should be teased for breaking things. Again, that doesn't work very well on a public mailing list, especially one with an international audience. If people break things they should be told clearly and precisely what they did wrong. > There is such a thing as attempting to be too professional. Do you have an example of a current FLOSS project that is too professional?