Thanks Dan!
My vote: +1
(change the framework's name to "Causeway")
Cheers Andi
On 2022/07/15 15:50:10 Dan Haywood wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> First, let me update everyone on where we've got to on the initiative to
> rename the framework:
>
> * on 24th May we kicked off a vote [1] on the principle of changing the
> name of the framework, with 3 candidate names
> * on 13th June I closed that vote [2] with "Alma" and "Causeway" both
> receiving very similar numbers of votes ("Causeway" slightly edging it
> after the dust had settled)
> * at the same time I invited folks to perform the product name search for
> both, and to provide logo ideas for both [3].
>
> Since then (over the last 4 weeks) we've had a good number of logo ideas
> for "Causeway". As it is my particular favorite, I took the time to
> perform a product name search [3]; I didn't see any issues.
>
> For "Alma", we have had a limited number of logo suggestions, and no-one
> has completed the product name search.
>
> Given that more enthusiasm has been shown for moving to "Causeway", I
> suggest this is the way to go.
>
> ~~~~~~
>
> We now need to run another vote to obtain a mandate for this. Only
> committers/PMC members need vote this time.
>
> [+1] change the framework's name to "Causeway"
> [+0] yes we should change the name, but I don't want to lend my vote to
> this particular name
> [-0] no, I don't think we should change the name, but I don't want to
> block this change
> [-1] no, don't change the framework's name at all, or at least not to
> this name.
>
> If you're a PMC member and strongly feel that the name should change
> instead to "Alma", then you should probably vote -1. However, I would ask
> that you complete the product name search similar to [3] if that's the
> case. Please don't vote against without completing the name
> search, otherwise we end up not being able to move forward with either
> option.
>
> In theory only 72 hours is required for this vote, but as it's so
> important, I again intend to keep the vote alive, I suggest for a week.
>
> Thanks
> Dan
>
> [1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/k5bfzho5tpql2cpk16popp9d6x8rghod
> [2] https://lists.apache.org/thread/srpdmolwb99qwj0fboks0yodqgp50zov
> [3] https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/PODLINGNAMESEARCH-201
>
