Re: Update and new computer

[Aaron Turner <aturner@linuxkb.org>]

Well, to be honest, I'm not sure that is a great idea.  

First, I don't think anyone wants anyone else doing something becuase they
feel obligated to do it.  Historically that means it takes them weeks or
even months to do even the smallest chore.

Second, last I understood from you, you still didn't completely get the
Objects that Jason wrote.  I'm sure they've changed since then.  Actually
I know we were planning on making some changes which would effect the user
forms.  It just doesn't make sense for you to be a "part time programmer"
when everytime you look at the code it's radically different.

Third, Jason had to finish off the user pages.  Nothing you said below
would indicate to me that we could count on you to do things on our
schedule.

Please don't take the above as a personal attack.  We all understand that
people's interests change and sometimes things come along that eat
significantly into their free time.  It happens to the best of us.  But
unless you're willing to come back and be a "full fleged" developer and
ready to dedicate some decent time to the project, I think you'll end up
taking more of our time than helping.

Anyways, that's my .02, feel free to disagree.

On Sun, 23 Apr 2000, Micah K Yoder wrote:

> Actually I think what DOES make sense is for me to continue to maintain
> the user code.  I did commit to that.  I remember asking a couple months
> ago if anyone had any problems with it and I never got any replies.  It
> worked for me last time I tried it, but now that more people have signed
> up, how is it working?  And there are probably a few things that weren't
> done quite right anyway.
> 
> So.....  my weekends are shot for a while, but I have a bit of time in
> weeknight evenings that I could use to improve that code if you know of
> specific things that need done on it.
> 
> > I think you'd find some of the things we've been talking about for
> > Post-Beta prety interesting...
> 
> You're right.  Much of it is.
> 
> > It's a large project, with lofty goals.  It does require a chunk of time.
> 
> Right.  I don't think I can see myself as a big part of it anymore, but
> the user code is fine, as well as who-knows-what down the road.... 
> 
> Thanks!
> 

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