In response

Given the mention of "C-16", " An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code " (a law which "adds gender expression and gender identity as protected grounds to the Canadian Human Rights Act , and also to the Criminal Code provisions dealing with hate propaganda , incitement to genocide , and aggravating factors in sentencing"; links go to wikipedia) I want to be absolutely clear that, yes, speaking and acting with respect for people who are transgender is required in this space; and that harassment including the use of slurs or deliberate misgendering are going to lead to bans.

This is not a forum for hate speech, it is a forum for LinuxCNC.

After thinking about this for a while, and reading a post of the user's mailing list, my ideas don't conform and therefore I'm respectfully asking again to be removed.

I have no problem with not being a jerk. If one can't stay true to one's convictions then there is nothing.

I have idealogical reasons for non agreement with the wording of the CofC, why the code of conduct has to identify certain groups I can not understand. We are all people, we are all adults and know how to treat others with respect. That is all I have to say on the matter.
I don't expect anyone to understand my thinking or to accept it, it is what it is.

Good luck to all.

Beaglebrainz thanks for your efforts and help and I hope you stick around.
Also I do not know of the reasons why the CofC has be implemented, is it someones political correctness adgena?
I believe one should show respect to all peoples, with out selecting special groups.
Cheers john