Update on Off-Topic Content On This List

Hello,

The conduct of Christoph Lohmann has been reported to the Debian 
listmasters.  They have placed an 8-week ban on him on this list.

I would anticipate similar treatment for any of his sockpuppet 
accounts or others engaging in that kind of behavior, or him if he 
returns to the same behavior after his ban.

If any of you observe other questionable content, please feel free 
to contact me off-list and I can assist with reporting to the 
listmasters (or make the report myself).  I want this to be an 
ethical and welcoming community, and pledge to be an ally to 
anyone that wants to keep it that way.  You may also contact the 
Debian listmasters directly.

This list is about Gopher and related technologies (Gemini, etc.). 
It is not a forum to advance political, racist, or sexist goals. 
It is not a forum for sharing jokes, particularly un-welcoming 
ones.

I have been online long enough to see trolls and other poisonous 
people use the tired "it's just a joke; lighten up" line (and the 
related ones we've seen here lately) many more times than I care 
to.  I will not fall for it and neither will the Debian 
listmasters.

Free Software is about making the world a better place, about 
treating all humans ethically, about respect for users and 
developers.  Racism and sexism are counter to these goals, and 
people that are spreading racist or sexist material using Free 
Software communities are no friends to Free Software.  If you do 
not understand how your own behavior is harming the cause and are 
open to learning, you may contact me off-list.

Thanks,

John