On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 9:50 AM, Vikram Vincent vincentvikram@gmail.com wrote:
The FSUG, FSF-friends and other FS lists are being used for promoting an Indian version of McCarthyism. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCarthyism If Sandeep or Sasi Sir or Praveen or anyone have any concrete complaints that an entity is indulging in wrong activities and those wrong activities are problematic for the FSM then feel free to bring those issues up.
Dear Vikram,
This is a Clear StawMan argument. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strawman_argument
A straw man argument is an informal fallacy based on misrepresentation of an opponent's position.[1] To "set up a straw man," one describes a position that superficially resembles an opponent's actual view, yet is easier to refute. Then, one attributes that position to the opponent.
I am sure that all of us can work out appropriate solutions together.
Thats Good. Straw Man Positions will not help this move
Please remember that the Karnataka FS activists support and cooperation with FSF-I is on the basis of the principles of Free Software that have been clearly explained by RMS and Eben Moglen
This is a good move. BTW, Just a question out of curiosity .Reading between the lines does it means (Some )"Karnataka FS Activists" (linked with /supported by CPIM (i dont think it is a bad thing )) support and Cooperation with FSF-I on the FSFI on the basis of (some new ? )principles of Free Software that have been clearly explained by RMS ad Eben Moglen .?
Anivar