Gurpreet spake thusly:
i second trevor's thoughts on being more tolerant. our motto for the movement is to spread it's popularity. i understand the anarchic nature of linux hacker coz i have been in the community for some time, a new comer does not understand it. for him it may be an ego issue...
Every mailing list/newsgroup has some rules/etiquettes which every one follows. Some of them written and some unwritten. eg if you post a question on a news group which is already answered on the FAQ, be ready to get flamed. People have to know this. If getting pulled up for not following the rules, it is but natural. If the person takes it personally it is his problem not the list. Flaming is a part of this culture. The sooner the newbies learn the better. Everyone on this group was a newbie once remember.....
Last but not the least advocacy is a part of the culture and not the only motive of this group. We are not missionaries trying to spread any kind of religion but trying to have fun and help others in this process.