On Wednesday 28 July 2010 09:28 AM, Rahul Sundaram wrote:
On 07/28/2010 09:26 AM, Ashwin wrote:
> So, *there is* a bias - huh ! :)
>
> Hope there is no more bias but only rules in future.
As long as humans are involved, we will always have bias. We don't many
rules. More of guidelines to ensure a smooth operation. As long as
people can send and get media, don't see a problem.
Bias exists is a fact. *But to project it as a norm is the mistake*.
Otherwise there is no sense in having even a single self regulating
guideline.
Guidelines, rules and laws are there in any society or community to
eliminate selective human discretion (good or bad) or in other words
bias. Whenever, such a bias shows up it should be high lighted as a
mistake, with a note to prevent it in future.
Now when Madan gets the media, there is no problem. Quite right.
But when Arshad *does not* get the media and that is also *not a
problem* is what is "worrisome* and *wrong* here and needs to be
corrected. Right.....?
Because as you say - "As long as people can send and get media, don't
see a problem." So let us eliminate this specific problem too - What do
you say ?
Arshad has indicated that he needs *free* media. He has a slow internet
issues and has asked for *help*, please note the word is *help* with a
*please*. At least, we can suggest to him to make copies from some one
(with the right bearings) @ Lucknow at his own (small) cost, and
identify a source / place in Lucknow who / which can *help* him with
copying, rather than rebuking him for making a requesting.
In the specific post - Instead of merely mentioning *many vendors* - at
least a mention of one vendor's name by checking up with ambassadors /
mentors etc. is the approach expected. Some how such bullying /
mistreatment goes one without check here on this list is also worrisome
and a point of concern.
Think of this, Arshad has a problem with Internet, needs media, and is
shown the rule book and rebuked for making repeated requests. This is
the right mix to send him into the trap of non-FOSS OS.
So this is the *other bias* (lack of sensitivity), I want to high light
here.
So now, can / will some one in Delhi / Agra / Kanpur / Lucknow help
Arshad's with the Fedora media ?
with Regards
ASHWIN