Hi folks,
First, let me update everyone on where we've got to on the initiative to
rename the framework:
* on 24th May we kicked off a vote [1] on the principle of changing the
name of the framework, with 3 candidate names
* on 13th June I closed that vote [2] with "Alma" and "Causeway" both
receiving very similar numbers of votes ("Causeway" slightly edging it
after the dust had settled)
* at the same time I invited folks to perform the product name search for
both, and to provide logo ideas for both [3].
Since then (over the last 4 weeks) we've had a good number of logo ideas
for "Causeway". As it is my particular favorite, I took the time to
perform a product name search [3]; I didn't see any issues.
For "Alma", we have had a limited number of logo suggestions, and no-one
has completed the product name search.
Given that more enthusiasm has been shown for moving to "Causeway", I
suggest this is the way to go.
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We now need to run another vote to obtain a mandate for this. Only
committers/PMC members need vote this time.
[+1] change the framework's name to "Causeway"
[+0] yes we should change the name, but I don't want to lend my vote to
this particular name
[-0] no, I don't think we should change the name, but I don't want to
block this change
[-1] no, don't change the framework's name at all, or at least not to
this name.
If you're a PMC member and strongly feel that the name should change
instead to "Alma", then you should probably vote -1. However, I would ask
that you complete the product name search similar to [3] if that's the
case. Please don't vote against without completing the name
search, otherwise we end up not being able to move forward with either
option.
In theory only 72 hours is required for this vote, but as it's so
important, I again intend to keep the vote alive, I suggest for a week.
Thanks
Dan
[1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/k5bfzho5tpql2cpk16popp9d6x8rghod
[2] https://lists.apache.org/thread/srpdmolwb99qwj0fboks0yodqgp50zov
[3] https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/PODLINGNAMESEARCH-201
