Sounds like he wants to GIVE hugs. _____
From: jquery-en@googlegroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Benjamin Sterling Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 2:24 PM To: jquery-en@googlegroups.com Subject: [jQuery] Re: ANNOUNCE: Speed Tests Feedback Chris, well said, sounds like you need a hug now though :) On 6/13/07, Rey Bango <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey Chris, You definitely do a stellar job of talking up jQuery and I'm really thankful for that. It makes my job as the jQuery Evangelism Lead that much easier. I really appreciate your efforts. As for stats, we currently have 2302 signed up on the list so its a nice number of supporters! Rey... Christopher Jordan wrote: > > Just to make a comment on the community for a second. I must say that > this is the first web community where I've felt welcome. I don't know if > that's because I've been on the list (thanks to you Rey) since before > jQuery had a version number, or because I rarely if ever see anyone > discouraging anyone else because of their current ability level. > > I'll tell you another thing. Anytime I get into a conversation on which > JS library to use (usually over on CF-Talk, but sometimes other places > too), not only do I always recommend jQuery, but I *always* make it a > point to take the opportunity to tell folks about the jQuery community, > and how awesome it is. Even though we're growing, and are probably quite > large (any stats on the number of list subscribers, Rey?) it still feels > very tight knit. > > Anyway, those are my blubbery thoughts... I love you guys, man! *sniff* ;o) > > Cheers, > Chris > > Rey Bango wrote: >> >> Thanks Tane. We really believe we have the best community out there >> and nurturing it is a project priority. Empowering the community is >> very important and we want you guys to drive the features as opposed >> to us imposing things on you. Hopefully, everyone will bare with us >> just a bit while we focus on finishing v1.1.3 and then jump on v1.2. >> >> Also, if anyone has real concerns about these performance results, >> please don't hesitate to ask us about it. We'll be glad to address >> them and let you know whether its truly something that you should be >> concerned about or if its something that's more along the lines of >> FUD. Our core team is as talented as any out there so we do have the >> ability to give you answers based on real-world experiences. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Rey >> >> Tane Piper wrote: >>> >>> Again, another good thing about the jQuery community - you guys >>> actually listen to the community, and our wants and concerns. A lot >>> could be said for other communities ruled with an iron fist, and >>> getting nowhere fast. >>> >>> On 6/13/07, Rey Bango <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>> >>>> We know that a lot of you have been concerned about the speed test >>>> results recently generated by the SlickSpeed Selector Test Suite. We >>>> understand your concerns and realize how tests like these can cause >>>> misconceptions about real-world performance to those unfamiliar with >>>> client-side development. As such, the team is committed to improving >>>> selector performance and will begin looking into this after v1.1.3 is >>>> officially released. Improvements could come in the form of an interim >>>> release or in jQuery v1.2, depending on the complexities of the changes >>>> and how they tie into the overall core architecture. >>>> >>>> John Resig, jQuery project team leader, will make a decision as to how >>>> these improvements will be implemented and will also make a formal blog >>>> posting about v1.2 soon after v1.1.3 is out of beta. We will >>>> continue to >>>> focus on maintaining a small, feature-rich package but will consider >>>> increasing jQuery's core size to accommodate improvements. >>>> >>>> As you know, the jQuery project has one of the most enthusiastic and >>>> supportive communities on the Net and its important to ensure that >>>> every >>>> jQuery developer feels like the project team is listening to their >>>> concerns. We've certainly heard you and will be working to improve >>>> selector speeds in the near future. >>>> >>>> Thanks for all the feedback and support. >>>> >>>> Rey.... >>>> jQuery Project Team >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> BrightLight Development, LLC. >>>> 954-775-1111 (o) >>>> 954-600-2726 (c) >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> http://www.iambright.com >>>> >>> >>> >> > -- BrightLight Development, LLC. 954-775-1111 (o) 954-600-2726 (c) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.iambright.com -- Benjamin Sterling http://www.KenzoMedia.com http://www.KenzoHosting.com
