[MPlayer-DOCS] CVS: homepage/src news-archive.src.en,1.32,1.33

[Diego Biurrun]

Michael Niedermayer writes:
> 
> On Saturday 25 September 2004 20:46, Diego Biurrun wrote:
> [...]
> >
> > So let's strike a compromise here: I'll reinstate Gabu's original
> > words in the news entry and add a NOTE or similar to the effect of
> > "The following (inflammatory) statements do not represent the opinion of
> > the MPlayer project as a whole." or "The following (inflammatory)
> > statements just represent the opinion of the news entry author.".
> >
> > OK?
> 
> IMHO, news entries should never be changed against the authors will, except by 
> complete removal with a visible note that the entry was removed, after some 
> agreement (vote or project leader)
> so iam against adding some note which would look like it was written by gabu
> 
> it would be different if the entry was 'by the MPlayer team' or whatever, but 
> its "signed" with Gabucino so its IMHO like a letter written and signed by 
> Gabucino, and u wouldnt want the postman to edit your letters would u?

I have been discussing this with Ivan, Rich, Roberto and Reimar on IRC
as well.  I especially liked the following quote from Ivan:

22:10 <@iive> I am living in ex-socialist country. From the socialist
              time a lot of monuments have left. Most of the smallest
              of them are removed now, but the few surviving are
              tourist attraction. I believe they should say to
              remember us for the times that should never come back.

[spelling fixed upon Ivan's request ;-)]

Together with what you have said, I'm convinced.  I have changed my
mind.  I was wrong.  I have reinstated the original news entry.

> I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your 
> right to say it. -- Voltaire

Nice one.  You're not only a master programmer, you are also wise.

Diego