As I continue to review our framework, I am increasingly distressed by the misuse and mishandling of Projects.
The first order of business in this regard is to completely do away with the idea of Project Endorsements. As described (loosely) by the Constitution, work should be occurring in Projects which are governed by a CG. Projects should be very lightweight, and I believe that they are, being initiated at the sole discression of a CG Core Contrib decision, provided a repository (SVN or Hg today) for work, and allowing a sandbox for development to occur. Currently Projects aren't explicitly owned by anyone, they can be endorsed by any group that wishes to do so, which is as meaningless as "Affiliating" with a CG. I think its of interest to know what projects a CG is interested in, but it does not denote ownership. Projects should, and must, be explicitly owned by a singular CG. Currently that ownership is simply, at best, implied. I'd like to gather some opinions on the matter before I put forth a formal motion. benr.
