On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 02:28:44PM -0700, Carl Sorensen wrote: > I hope this hasn't come across as defensive. I'm sincerely trying to help.
To further this point: almost a year ago, I wanted to start a group to train new programmers for bug-fixing and new features (the "Frogs"). I asked for a volunteer to run it. I looked at all the developers, estimating their ability, amount of free time, reliability, and ability to mentor. (with quite rough estimates) Of course, I didn't see anybody suitable. Some people had knowledge but no time; others had time but little knowledge. After considering a bit more, I decided that Carl was the best bet. He'd written two patches (I think) which, after much debate and delay for indentation, had gotten accepted. He had worked on the documentation during the Grand Documentation Project, and was a very good worker. So instead of asking for volunteers in general, I asked Carl directly. He refused, of course -- he didn't know enough. So I asked him again. Again he refused. Then I dug out the best emotional blackmail I could find, pointing out the lack of other people, concerns over the long-term development, appealing to his better nature, etc. I used every dirty trick I could think of, to try to get him to take the job. I'm not proud of doing this, but I told myself that the ends justified the means. He finally caved and agreed to run the Frogs. So when I say that he's the best person for the job, I mean it. It's not that he's the only person qualified for the job... to be honest, he's *not* qualified. That's not an insult -- rather, it's an extra compliment to his work. Despite being not qualified, he's trying his best to help lilypond, and I think that should be applauded. Cheers, - Graham _______________________________________________ lilypond-devel mailing list lilypond-devel@gnu.org http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/lilypond-devel