[Plugtest-org] Evidently another Plugfest in Berlin?

[robert_weir at us.ibm.com]

plugtest-organisers-bounces at nlnet.nl wrote on 06/26/2012 10:55:51 AM:

> 
> Hi folks,
> 
> I think we have said enough about the issue.
> 
> There were a number of unfortunate miscommunications,
> and this ripped open some old wounds. It is clear
> now how it all came to be, we do not need to
> go to the painful exercise of replicating the
> ripping process again. I apologise for everyone
> to everyone.
> 

Sorry, Michiel, but this is not at all satisfactory.

Charles posted on a public mailing list that IBM was "vehemently opposed" 
to TDF hosting a Plugfest.  He then (as far as I can tell) fabricated a 
quote and ascribed it to IBM on the LibreOffice marketing list.  This is 
now spreading around in various circles, and the story is growing with 
each telling. 

For example, earlier today I had someone ask me why IBM was using OASIS to 
prevent TDF from using the ODF Plugfest name.  So this is already 
reflecting poorly on OASIS.

A serious accusation has been made it has serious repercussions.  If it is 
false accusation -- and I believe it is -- then a retraction and an 
apology should be given.  If the accusation is true, then I'd like to know 
who at IBM has expressed opposition to TDF hosting a Plugfest, and where 
this was stated.

We can go on once Charles retracts or substantiates his serious 
accusation.

-Rob

> We are still looking for future plugfest hosts,
> and obviously proposal for this are very welcome.
> 
> Best,
> Michiel
> -
> 
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