[Osmf-talk] Candidacy: OSMF Board
Christoph Hormann
chris_hormann at gmx.de
Thu Nov 23 18:18:49 UTC 2017
On Thursday 23 November 2017, joost schouppe wrote:
>
> This quote to me is the worst of the text:
> > Seeking to join the board of the OSM Foundation with such a high
> > OSM profile is really shameless
Thanks.
In German characterizing behaviour as shameless (schamlos) that you
consider inappropriate or selfish in a very bold way is widely
accepted - not only in everyday conversation between people but also in
situations where a guarded and thoughtful formulation is usually
expected.
While this is considered a strong form of critique - someone is
criticized not only for what they do but also for doing it in bold,
excessive or ostentatious form with complete disregard for it being
inappropriate - it is not generally considered demeaning or defamation
because it is a critique of behaviour and not of character. Referring
to a person as 'schamlos' rather than to their specific actions can be
different (depending on context) but this is very rare in German
(except maybe as a hidden and slightly ironic compliment for boldness).
Note this is not meant to say i agree with Severin's assessment.
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Christoph Hormann
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