Dear all, (I have read a few messages on the web archive and now replying to this single topic only as I think it is real important; sorry not to be able to read everything at the moment)
I would like to make clear if it isn't already clear by now that the avalon community has not ousted Mr Donald, nor have the collective avalon committers, nor the Avalon PMC, nor the ASF board. The ASF board has suspended Mr Donald's committer and voting privileges (not for avalon, but for all of apache's projects, which includes avalon), and the reasons behind this suspension remain private unless Mr Donald chooses to make them public. The ASF board's unfortunate decision on this matter was not based on a proposal regarding this matter by the avalon community, nor by the collective avalon committers, nor by the Avalon PMC. This decision was not solely based on events in the avalon community. I hope, and I think everyone shares my feelings, that whatever the reasons are for suspending Mr Donald as a committer are taken away as soon as possible so his suspension as a committer can be lifted. Not knowing the reasons behind his suspension, I will not voice comments on the suspension itself. I would encourage all others to do the same as I think that is the most respectful of Mr Donald. On a personal note, I have always tremendously enjoyed working with Peter, and greatly value his input and contributions to avalon and other projects. He has taken upon him the informal role of acting as my mentor within the apache community, and has taught me a tremendous deal about open source, the apache community, software development, and life in general. I am very grateful for this. I really hope that Peter will stay part of the avalon community. best regards, Leo Simons -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
