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Re: IESG Statement On Oppressive or Exclusionary Language

Paul Wouters <paul@nohats.ca> Mon, 27 July 2020 14:02 UTC

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From: Paul Wouters <paul@nohats.ca>
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Subject: Re: IESG Statement On Oppressive or Exclusionary Language
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 2020 10:02:21 -0400
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On Jul 27, 2020, at 09:10, Dan Harkins <dharkins@lounge.org> wrote:
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> "harm" not found.

Unfortunately, this thread has already harmed the IETF community. Not only by showing a lack of empathy to try and be more inclusive when the costs are low, but also by showing how toxic discussions can get at IETF.

unfortunately, cultural change is very slow.

Paul

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