Gervase Markham wrote:
Amir Herzberg wrote:
> It is not an issue of fairness, it is an issue of open process. I am
> indeed disappointed to find that Mozilla is not acting openly. As a
> believer in open process, I am concerned that the result may be
> suboptimal.
I would like the process to be more open. I hope and expect that in
the future, it will be. However, to achieve the goal, it can't be open
right now.
> This is not the way to encourage innovation. In fact, this
> situation, which was not even disclosed openly during this lengthy
> discussion,
As I said, some of those involved are reticent about their
involvement. And I hope the occupants of this newsgroup won't go
shooting their mouths off in blogs and on Slashdot.
> puts Heikki's advice on `develop code` in rather strange
> light.
Not at all. Just because we're not in a position to accept your code
now doesn't mean it's not valuable.
> I'm not planning to stop coding (yet), but I think you should
> have indicated that at least the Mozilla group thinks that working in a
> closed committee will be more effective
Please don't make it so black and white - it's not. I personally don't
think a closed group is any more effective, but I'm not the only
person with a view on the question.
Gerv
I am a newcomer who knows a little bit about group process. It has been
fascinating to watch this newsgroup at work--brilliant minds and
powerful egos working toward similar goals. I am reminded of a debate
in the English parliament. Rather than viewing the current impasse in
terms of betrayal and trickery I think a more charitable approach might
be the model of "culture clash". How does a group accustomed to open
process communicate and negotiate with another group whose approach is
proprietary and secretive? What rules apply? Which compromises are
life-enhancing rather that life-threatening? This is a very old
dilemma. I sincerely hope this discussion continues, for trust is
important to me.
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