On 08-12-15 00:47, webwarrior wrote:
Considering that there are a couple of responses and the fact that you
guys are so easily offended, I will not answer everyone but just state
couple of theses.
I'm happy that you care enough about pharo and our community that you
take the time to explain to us that we're not adequately meeting your
needs to contribute anonymously, and that the rules we apply might not
give us the guarantees we want.
I'm sad that the way this discussion is formulated is not very helpful.
My needs for harmony and cooperation are not adequately met.
You pose a number of interesting questions and theses, challenging the
way we work. The rules we apply have grown out of our experiences, both
good and bad. I am sure they can be improved. We have a limited amount
of time to work on Pharo, and mostly prefer dealing with code issues
rather than legal ones.
On an individual basis, I'm sure there are situations where the rules
should not apply. Send a message to the board and explain to them in
private. Other guarantees are possible, find a solution that works for
all. Please be aware that we will not be able to meet every need, and
that the balancing of needs the community chooses might not fit yours.
If you want the rules to be actually changed, make it easy for us to do
so. Take a good look at the deeper needs behind those rules and provide
a proposal that meets them, in the right balance as you see it with
yours. Please note that that includes making it easy for INRIA lawyers.
If you want to, I'm willing to help you formulate your needs and
concerns in a way that is less threatening and more likely to be
effective. Just let me know.
Stephan Eggermont
