+1 to this suggestion
On Jul 28, 2011, at 4:49 PM, Jordan <jas8...@gmail.com> wrote: > I think Colin's suggestion for more than one meeting would be best. Normally > these things proceed for well over 2 hours, which is quite a length of time, > especially considering it's very late at night for some tuning in and that > many attendees have not even stuck around that long in the past. > > Trying to break it up into 30-45 minute meetings covering defined topics in > each is likely going to be better for everyone. Those who want to discuss a > particular topic won't have to wade through hours of other material, those > who are up late to attend will not have to extend that into wee hours of the > night, and we're likely to get more focused arguments and results from a > shorter meeting than a ridiculously long one. > > Jordan > > ---- > Sent with Sparrow > > On Thursday, 28 July, 2011 at 6:31 PM, Colin Barrett wrote: > >> What's the holdup on deciding a time? >> >> Also, is it possible to have one on 8/1 and having another one on 8/15? We >> really do have a TON of stuff to discuss. (We really should be holding these >> regularly.) >> >> -Colin >> >> On Jul 28, 2011, at 10:21 AM, Eric Richie wrote: >> >>> Guys, >>> >>> The agenda as it exists now is already going to be more than we could >>> hope to discuss in 3 meetings... We're going to need to massively >>> narrow the focus if there's going to be any hope of getting anywhere. >>> >>> -Eric >>> >>> On Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 9:20 AM, Adrian Godoroja <robot...@me.com> wrote: >>>> Hi, >>>> we've created a wiki page for our future meeting >>>> at http://trac.adium.im/wiki/AdiumMeetings/2011-08-xx >>>> We don't have a stable date/time yet. >>>> Feel free to add topics to Agenda. >>>> Thanks, >>>> Adrian. >>>> On Jul 27, 2011, at 20:41 , Patrick Steinhardt wrote: >>>> >>>> I just want to prevent it being pushed to nowhen, which could happen very >>>> fast. >>>> What are you guys thinking about regular meetings? Nothing required for all >>>> developers to attend but I guess this would help to solve the >>>> communication-issue Eric mentioned. I think about once every one or two >>>> months. >>>> I thought most active developers already knew me, but if you ask for it - >>>> why not? I'll do this in the next days. >>>> Patrick >>>> >>>> On Jul 27, 2011, at 5:34 PM, Christopher Forsythe <ch...@growl.info> wrote: >>>> >>>> Is there a ticket on the preferences reduction, a wiki page, or any >>>> information about it? How about mockups? I can see that topic taking 5 days >>>> in a meeting if there is no direction. It's a rather blanket topic "hey >>>> let's reduce the preferences I don't like!" with no reasoning behind it. >>>> Beyond that, my guess is that a lot of users don't even look at preferences >>>> very much, so is there something quantitative (i.e. that you can measure) >>>> saying how many users actually even open preferences more than once for >>>> instance, and where they go? >>>> I was under the impression that everyone here had a firm understanding that >>>> 1.4.3 is coming out soon, and that 1.5 was going to beta right after that. >>>> Are these the only topics you wanted to discuss? If so I'd consider being a >>>> bit more patient about everyone's schedules. I'd even consider that topics >>>> 1 >>>> and 2 could be discussed politely via this very mailing list, and that >>>> topic >>>> 3 could wait until a meeting with more pressing matters. >>>> Also, perhaps it's a good idea to introduce yourself to the group (in a new >>>> thread). >>>> Chris >>>> >>>> On Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 9:40 AM, Patrick Steinhardt <steinhard...@me.com> >>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I have no objections to next week but one. But I don't want to push it >>>>> even further. >>>>> >>>>> Patrick >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Jul 27, 2011, at 4:36 PM, Eric Richie wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I'm not available next week. I could do the following week though. >>>>>> >>>>>> -Eric >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 10:20 AM, Patrick Steinhard >>>>>> <steinhard...@me.com> wrote: >>>>>>> Hey all, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> as a meeting is definitely overdue I want to propose one next week >>>>>>> (beginning with 01.08.2011). As I'll have no time on monday and tuesday >>>>>>> I >>>>>>> vote for wednesday, but that's open for discussion. >>>>>>> Topics would include at least the following: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 1. 1.4.3 release >>>>>>> 2. 1.5 release schedule >>>>>>> 3. preference reduction >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Please express your opinions on date and topics. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>> Patrick >> >
