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Your opinion counts, board member or not.
Board members don't run the group; we simply facilitate.
Really, I wouldn't worry about MM either.
That's just an excuse I gave :-)
However, I don't think there's much of a place for
ASP discussion here. ASP really doesn't integrate with CF. If it
does, then so does PHP, Perl, and a myriad of other technologies.
Most people know I have nothing against other
technologies - as a matter of fact, I fashion myself as a proponent of being
diverse. However, like CF, ASP is a very deep language, garnering
significant discussion. ASP, PHP, etc., discussions could consume a
significant chunk of list space, and I feel that would take away from the
purpose of the group. There are a number of excellent user groups and
online resources for those technologies.
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Billy Cravens
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 12:48
PM
Subject: RE: ASP Discussion
Well, not being
a board member, maybe my opinion doesn't mean much but, I would have to
disagree. While we wouldn't want to go hardcore on ASP or other technologies,
I don't see any reason why talking about technologies as they relate to CF
wouldn't be appropriate. I participate in other lists and many
times other technologies are talked about. When they go on too long or get way
off base, we as members and moderators should get things back on track but
that should be about it. In some situations developers may need the
help of the collective brain this list provides and we don't always get to use
CF, so some reference for how another technology works like CF is helpful.
Again as long as it has some relevance to CF, as I believe this one
did, then it's for the greater good. If Macromedia would impose some sort
of sanction on the group (doubtful!) for having OT discussions, then we should
wonder about their intentions. This is a very good and effective group
and sometimes the quickest way to get an answer. Lets not get bogged down by
worrying about a company that would not exist with out us.
I
agree and will send future comments to your site - Thanks
Billy
I think it would be wise to avoid discussion
of ASP in this list. After all, we are a CF focused group, and it's
hard to garner support from Macromedia when we are discussing a competing
technology! :)
As such, I have followed through on my
promise of setting up a site and discussion forum for learning ASP
development for CF developers. The site is at www.cfasp.com. Right now the site is
on a tiny box on a tiny connection; I'll make adjustments as
necessary.
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Billy
Cravens
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