On Friday 07 March 2003 12:37, Guillaume Cottenceau wrote: > Danny Tholen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Maybe more overworked than I am? People may also have different > views on how cooperation must happen with external contributors.. > Or maybe they use ineffective mail client programs? :) yes ofcourse, I hope it was clear it was *not* an attack on these people. I was merely stating that I think it is counterproductive. And I tried to come up with a possible solution.
> > Well, the initiative shows your support for Mandrake. But I think > it would be uneffective. First, here at Mandrake we are paid for > what we're doing, so it enforces a behaviour and assume some > tasks that are sometimes not immediately pleasant (again, that's > only my point of view). Ok, so you are basically saying that everybody should be responsive. Well, perhaps restate that policy next meeting:) Also note that this statement does not say anything about the proposed remedy. >Second, I think time from external > contributors is precious (especially concerns the talented > external contributor), and it's better spent doing "real" > tests/patches/suggestions/etc (not counting the fact that what > you describe demands much motivation). true enough. But, perhaps some people will be more suitable for replying to emails than for writing patches. Certainly considering the volume of this list. >Third, we can't "rely" on > external contributors as much as employees, for the simple fact > that people are free to stop contributing, anytime. Yes ofcourse. But debian is still a distro. > I'd like to thank you again for this proposal, which shows how > much you want Mandrake to be a good distro. thanks ;-) But, what I would have liked more is that you provided an alternative solution. Because you do not dispute that a (small) problem exists. And there is some truth in your critic, however, without alternative solution, why not try it. Than again, perhaps you will do something internally, and do not want it on the list. That is also ok. ok..i think i'm ranting-> go to sleep now. d.
