[WFS-India] feedback on using the word "M$"

[Kaustav Das Modak]

On Thursday 13 June 2013 11:10 PM, Satabdi Das wrote:
> I think these discussions are gradually shaping our identity and
> thoughts as a group.
>
> I fully agree with Aruna.
>
> There are multiple reasons why people do not use FOSS.
> - a myth that it is difficult to use
> - habit of using Windows
> - lack of knowledge of other FOSS alternatives are some of them.
>
> Lets aim to ease those obstacles and get people using and contributing
> to FOSS.
>
> And personally, I have seen so many people totally unaware of their
> rights and freedoms that our constitution guarantees, I have very little
> hope of people understanding about freedom software if we tell them
> about it at the first go. But at the same time, we all cherish these
> values and should try to explain them to people. Somewhere we have to
> find a balance.
>
> Lets try to help people see that there are better FOSS alternatives and
> once they start using it and find value in it they will hopefully
> understand
>
> But in our communication with newbies, lets try to be
> - positive
> - polite
> - helpful
> - encouraging
>
> Thanks,
> Satabdi
>

+1 I sincerely agree with this approach.

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