Re: RFC - Prototype RFC Implementations - Seperating the men from the boys.

2000-09-11 Thread John Porter
Michael G Schwern wrote: Chaim Frenkel wrote: At this point, I think this is too strong. My understanding of Larry's intention is that we are now brainstorming. Brainstorming can not work if folks will pre-filter their ideas. Part of the effect is a half-baked idea on another member

Re: The Future - grim.

2000-09-11 Thread Dave Storrs
Well, THAT was certainly specific, insightful, politely phrased, and filled with pertinent advice on how to remedy the problem! Alan, you're right about certain things...it's important that talented, experienced people have the final say over the final product. However, most of the problems in

Re: RFC - Prototype RFC Implementations - Seperating the men from the boys.

2000-09-11 Thread Dan Sugalski
At 05:30 PM 9/11/00 -0400, Chaim Frenkel wrote: Up until that point, it is wasted energy. At this point, without code there is nothing locked down, no cost in changing. (Yes, even though they are bits, changing software, changing architecture has major costs.) Don't forget that changing