Jonathan Revusky wrote: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> Now we're leaving empiricism for speculation. > No, because the above propositions can, in principle, be put to an > empirical test.
If it _hasn't_ been put to an empirical test then it's speculation. > Obviously, it is completely natural to wonder whether Struts 1.x > development would not be in a healthier state if it had been easier > for new people to get involved. Wondering is a natural human phenomenon. I assume you meant that it's natural to wonder if the dev _would_ be in a healthier state if it had been easier; I wonder both. We'll never know, though, will we. > When was your youth? I am in my early forties. Am I in my youth? Ooooo. I guess I would have thought you'd be further along by now, but we all progress at our own rate, and that's okay. > If you do something and fail, you have to humbly accept advice from > people. Says who? You sure like those absolutes, huh. > In an open source project, somebody who thinks he can pitch in and > contribute should have a chance to do so. Even in Apache, they have a chance to do so. Doesn't mean it'll happen, though. > That is why, yes, this closed club stuff deeply offends me on some level. Maybe some counseling would be in order. > [...] members of the Struts PMC do not behave like seasoned adults. I like seasoned adults, but with more paprika than most prefer. > Obviously, if somebody gives you feedback on your work, you thank them > and consider it. (Or at least say you'll consider it...) Hey, I think FreeMarker sucks. You're welcome? Dave --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
