Re: Was [Issues with "Session use with classes" wiki example.]

[Martin Stoufer]

There needs to be some formal vetting process where proposed pages are critically reviewed by the people in the know. So far I see this being Graham and Jim G**. This requires that some separation of the Wiki occurs soon. In one area, the qualified, valid, correct pages are stored allowing only 'sticky-note' updates and additive comments. The other is our sandbox where pages are thrashed on and discussed before they are stamped 'official'. I am in favor of discussing pages via the list. Too many unanswered comments on a page and you loose sight of the content flow and meaning.

As an option:





Jorey Bump wrote:

Leave it as a personal decision of the main developers to possibly copy those gold-quality pages onto the static documentation site. ** If there are other lurkers on the list who know mod_python inside&out, my apologies for not acknowledging you.

Graham Dumpleton wrote:

Anyone got any ideas about how we can run a semi informal review process

have had a chance to look over it and comment? Do we discuss it on the
mailing list when there are issues, or put comments direct into pages?

on any major new additions. When a page has been up for a while just going in and making them change is reasonable, but if the person is in the process of still putting it together what is the best way of providing feedback. Is it just a matter of ensuring that a page isn't linked to in the wiki until people

I think we'll experience growing pains while the wiki is in its infancy. Rather than implement a moderation process, we should probably let people add content until we get an idea of how it should best be organized. The new posts are generating a number of discussions that are actually helpful to the community at large, and imposing a review process may discourage contributions. I think all wikis eventually reach a point where access controls are tightened, and eventually we're going to be spammed, anyway. In the meantime, even correcting erroneous posts provides a foundation for adding new content. Having said that, do we have any resident experts on MoinMoin access controls?

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