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https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/kind-communication.html https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/kind-communication.html

• eru 5y ago
  Interesting. The author of that piece isn't exactly know for producing what's commonly understood as kind communication himself.
  • throwaway81523 5y ago
    All the more reason for the self reflection that went into that document ;-). I think these days, he pretty much follows it, at least in written communications. In person he used to get upset easily, which could lead to unkindness. I don't know if he is still like that, N years later.
    • eru 5y ago
      Yes. And in any case: even a hypocrite could give good advice some times.
      • throwaway81523 5y ago
        That isn't nice. Not always succeeding at something is different than saying others should do it but you don't have to.
        • eru 5y ago
          Sorry, I didn't mean to imply that the author was a hypocrite. I just meant, even if he was a hypocrite, that wouldn't necessarily undermine the text. A world class coach doesn't have to be a world class athlete. Or someone not practicing what they preach doesn't necessarily invalidate what they preach.