An idea person is ineffective without the ability to clearly communicate
those ideas and rally others behind the cause. In this imperfect
communication medium, you are coming across as hostile -- particularly when
others disagree with what you consider facts or better ideas. I won't
recite open source motivations/dynamics to you. However, if you're indeed
serious about contributing and raising points that lead to progress, you
need to attend to this. Dan
On 8/29/07, Eep² <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > From: "Emanuele D'Arrigo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 3:16 AM
> >
> > On 8/28/07, Eep² <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > Right...and this is what I have to deal with, S Page: a stubborn
> extension developer who thinks his way is best instead of what
> > > the end-user is asking for...
> >
> > Well, strictly speaking you don't have to deal with it. You can always
> write your own MediaWiki extension the way you like it.
>
> I would if I could stand coding, but I can't; I'm an idea person.
>
> > Please do remember that as far as I know this is an open-source project
> at a 0.7 stage of which you can benefit for free. As in
> > real life, it's not appropriate to spit on a gift nor on those who bring
> it. If you don't like do not use it. The developers at
> > this particular stage might have different priorities from the end users
> and they have the right to lead their efforts the way
> > they want it. At best you can ask for a change, but you certainly can't
> insist. That is, you can insist but it certainly won't
> > play in your favor.
> >
> Who's insisting? I'm simply providing alternate (better) ways of doing
> things (with multiple extensions) than is currently possible.
> Don't shoot the messenger (of ideas/enhancements) but don't act like a
> snot and disregard them just because it's not YOUR way of
> doing something either.
>
> > > Ah, yes, Yaron, way to sidestep the real issue with indirect insults.
> >
> > As opposed to a direct and diminishing insult labelling him as a
> stubborn extension developer?
>
> You'll note my "insults" (factual statements, actually) occur in context
> and with PLENTY of supporting evidence. :)
>
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------
> This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc.
> Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop.
> Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser.
> Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/
> _______________________________________________
> Semediawiki-devel mailing list
> Semediawiki-devel@lists.sourceforge.net
> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/semediawiki-devel
>
--
--
Dan Thomas
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc.
Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop.
Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser.
Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/
_______________________________________________
Semediawiki-devel mailing list
Semediawiki-devel@lists.sourceforge.net
https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/semediawiki-devel
