On 2011-09-05 11:26 AM Rob Weir wrote:
If you want to create a support forum outside of the Apache project
then you do not need the approval of the PPMC. I don't see that
outcome as at all tragic. We already have one independent forum. I
see no reason why there cannot be two or more. I don't really have a
strong opinion on that.
Your antagonistic attitude indicates you do not want a forum. You continue to alienate the
people giving support on the forums and the OOo mailing lists.
Do you want experienced people giving support to Apache ooo? Where do you expect to find
volunteers to do so if you alienate the people doing so now? Do you expect the developers to
give it?
The choice is entirely yours.
Actually, the choice is partially yours. If you want a support community you need to make those
currently experienced at giving support welcome in this project. That means working with them
to make a forum that works for everyone participating in it and is within Apache guidelines.
Issuing ultimatums does not create a positive response in the support community. Perhaps you
could be a bit diplomatic in your approach.
I'd recommend consulting more with the
other forum volunteers, and see if you can reach a consensus among
yourselves on what you want to do.
Why don't you take up Terry's offer to become able to participate in the forum so you can see
how it works and then you could make constructive comments on how to bring it within Apache
guidelines
Do you want experienced people giving support to the project?
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Larry I. Gusaas
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Website: http://larry-gusaas.com
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