Re: Update on Off-Topic Content On This List

Thank you for doing this John and going out of your way.

Really appreciate it.

Perhaps now we can go back to talking about Gopher clients, Servers and
such.

Kind regards

James

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On Sun, Apr 4, 2021 at 12:02 AM John Goerzen <[email protected]> wrote:

> 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
>
>