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[Casey Harkins <charkins AT upl.cs.wisc.edu>]

On Sun, 18 Jul 2004, Hamish Greig wrote:

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> On Sun, 18 Jul 2004 18:22, Seth Alan Woolley wrote:
> > hgg,
> >
> > Upon dicussion with the rest of the cabal, it was discovered that we've
> > been reserving the word 'foo' for another user of that name who may join
> > us in the future.  I sincerely apologize, but we can't comply.
> >
> > On the other hand, the word 'hgg' would fit nicely.  The cabal thus
> > agreed to change your name to 'hgg'.  Processing has completed.  You can
> > now stop petitioning for removal.
> >
> > Respectfully,
> > Conspiracy Team Leader and Cheif Cabal Mage,
> >
> > Seth
> Quite interesting, sad that foo is not available though.
> hgg, Hamish Greig, hgreig AT bigpond.net.au or any derivative of those is not
> acceptable to me though. If you would like to propose another name I will
> consider it and if acceptable I will alter the "foo" page accordingly.
> Thanks for taking the time to discuss the problem. I await your name proposal,
> if unreceived by the end of the week I will resend my petition.


I think 'ass' is still available.

I apologize for being a bit rude, but this is getting a little ridiculous 
Hamish. If you remember, I tried to help with a few of the bugs that got 
"swept under the carpet" as you described it. I understand some of your 
frustrations. I don't agree that these bugs were moved to feature requests 
purely to spite you, or because of incompetence on the part of our project 
leader. He was our elected project leader, and was trying his best to keep 
on the schedule that was set forth for achieving 1.0. I do appreciate all 
the work you have done. Though I often disagreed with your style of 
communication, I generally accept people for who they are and how they 
interact.

Your request for altering the history is way out of line. Can you imagine 
any other open source project honoring this sort of request? I think 
they'd all tell you to shove it. Your threat of continued harassment until 
you are satisfied, which you obviously plan to follow through with, is 
quite childish. I was generally neutral in this situation, but your 
continued antics have definitely swayed my position.

Your request has been honored to the extent that is ethical. Now please 
hold up your end of the bargain and leave.

-casey