[maemo-developers] Remove Darius?

[From: David Greaves]

Dave Neary wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> David Greaves wrote:
>> As a member of this list I am finding Darius' postings unacceptable for a
>> -developer list.
>>
>> If he continues to post in this manner I would support his removal.
>>
>> Anyone else or is it just me?
> 
> I have a great idea for reducing the noise on the developers list caused
> by one troublesome poster: let's create a thread asking that he be
> removed, and have everyone on the list reply saying they agree!

Firstly: I deliberately did not *ask* for Darius to be removed. I rather hoped
enough people would reply and he'd get the message and either change his post
style to respect the wishes of his peers - or just leave. In the event he's
posted a request to leave - but then he's done that before.

Secondly: Dave, you tried to resolve this off-list and didn't get anywhere; we
know since Darius posted your private mail to a public list (a huge netiquette
no-no).

Thirdly: This thread was absolutely on-topic for a -developer list. Sometimes we
need to look after the group and a post to the list is the only way to address
the group. Darius causes a lot of irritation, has a reputation (apparently) for
being a troll, and rather than have a lot of people quietly being annoyed (or
loudly annoyed on IRC) I felt it was time to take a simple poll. That is, it
_was_ on topic until you (and now I) responded. Lets leave it at that.

Darius is more than welcome to engage in -developers topics (which he kinda did
for several months - although IIRC most of them seemed to be random requests for
other people to work on his pet project of the hour).

David
PS I suggest any follow-ups to maemo-community or IRC.