David E Jones wrote: > In spite of what you wrote here I will resist the urge to reply in any detail. > > I hope others will recognize how shallow and sanctimonious these remarks are, > and that at least some will understand and make an effort not to treat others > this way. Empathy and compassion most certainly have a place in community > interaction, and IMO are one of the more important parts of the "community > over code" concept.
Additionally, I have noticed over the years(not just in ofbiz), that people don't want to *give* critiscm *at all*, because they are not prepared to deal with the backlash from those who receive the critiscm. When said people try to give such constructive critiscm, and then get chewn out over doing so, they take it personal. Even when the critiscm is completely justified. I understand that. I, however, am not concerned with such matters. When I give critiscm, and others can't take it, it does *not* phase me. It's only when others then respond, saying that I shouldn't have commented at all in the first place, that I get upset. I am also the same way when people find issues with what I have done. I am overjoyed to have feedback, 'cuz that means people are actually reading my code. If no one responds at all, it can me 1 of 2 things: one, there were no problems, or 2: no one read it, and there might be problems. I tend to ere on the side of caution in these cases, and keep assuming that no response means there are undiscovered bugs, and this makes me uneasy.
