I agree with using the Apache-based lists for Wicket Stuff. I don't think the traffic is high enough to warrant dedicated mailing lists and it's easy to use subject line prefixes, like "[TinyMCE] ...", for non-core discussions.
On 8/14/07, Martijn Dashorst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I know this is a touchy feely issue and we have discussed this over > again. With the migration of Wicket to Apache, the wicket stuff > projects are more remotely administered than before. All the Wicket > mailling lists have been migrated to Apache lists, and our community > is gathering steam again at our new home. > > There is one thing that still troubles me: the wicket stuff projects > and the mailing lists of the project. > > Wicket stuff can't live currently without the main wicket lists. The > main lists (dev, commits, users) have a solid user base and that base > needs to be informed about new initiatives, new releases etc. > > Personally I really don't mind having the discussion concerning 'stuff > projects on our Apache lists, in fact I prefer that, because it keeps > the community together, and allows us to keep monitoring the projects > for possible inclusion at Apache. Furthermore, most of the projects > are maintained by core members, so it is odd to have discussions on > separate lists, where even discussions may have consequences to the > other project. > > I propose the following bold move: > > shut down the wicket-stuff lists in favor of the apache based lists. > > If the 'stuff discussions get out of hand we can always divide and > conquer. For now, these projects need more involvement and publicity. > This can only happen if they are exposed to the grander wicket > community. > > WDYT? > > Martijn > > -- > Wicket joins the Apache Software Foundation as Apache Wicket > Apache Wicket 1.3.0-beta2 is released > Get it now: http://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.cgi/wicket/1.3.0-beta2/ > -- Nick Heudecker Professional Wicket Training & Consulting http://www.systemmobile.com Eventful - Intelligent Event Management http://www.eventfulhq.com
