Re:This doesn't belong on Slashdot... (Score 1)

Hello. (now that the niceties are out of the way...) I would like to respond to your comment with as much polite indignation as I can muster. I am new to this whole world of "other os's". I cut my teeth on a TI and then the public school system took me as far as dos and windows. It wasn't until I married my adorable techie that I was exposed to other os's. I am a "pre-newbie" if you will. Now to my point. I have frequented slashdot lately to see if I might glean anymore knowledge about this "new world". Sadly, 9 times out of 10 I've found that I've "stepped in something" and have to go wash my hands. I'm not one to jump into a public brawl, but you Sir have found my soft spot. Censorship. Who are you to say what is news and what isn't. Nik's postings are usually the ones that I bother to stop and read. I know that they're worth my time and usually have something interesting to say. I think he is doing an admirable job of trudging through this kind of sludge on a daily basis and maintaining a quality and respectability to his postings. As far as your comments about FreeBSD go, well, let's just say that they reminded me an awful lot like a group of Philistines that raved about how great Goliath was. If my opinion is heard at all, I'd like to stress that the one thing that most definitely isn't news-worthy is your personal attack on Nik. If it's professionalism is what you're seeking, then keep personal attacks and names out of it. They are a sign of insecurity. I for one admire Nik more now, because he participates in advocating what he believes in, in spite of comments like yours. Hat's off to you Nik!!! And to the person that smeared your name, may you find 10 people to say nice things to. Good-day.