Re: CentOS Project Infrastructure

[Bob Taylor <bob8221@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, 2009-08-07 at 11:54 -0500, Johnny Hughes wrote:
> > Bob Taylor wrote:

[snip]

> > Exactly the *wrong* response. I wonder if responses similar to this
> > loses potential users or loses existing customers. Personally, it
> > disgusts me.
> 
> It is not *wrong* ... any more than your response is *wrong*.
> 
> Your opinion is for you and my opinion is for me.
> 
> And the GREAT thing about open source is, there is always another
> project if you don't like the current one.

Let me add: As a *developer* you are saying the wrong things.

> My point is, the CentOS team has put in an unbelievable amount of time
> and effort to build this distribution.  We will continue to do so.  If
> you like it use it. If you don't like it, don't use it.

And my point is: Just *who* are you doing this "unbelievable amount of
time and effort.." *for*?

> If someone has a major problem with the distro, then they should find
> one that they don't have a major problem with.  I don't want hard
> feelings or anyone to be upset, but if we are not meeting your
> expectations then you might be able to find another that does.  I do not
> think you will ... but trying is certainly better than being upset.

It's your *attitude*, Johnny. I'm attempting to help you with your
people skills. OK? It is not helpful nor desirable to talk to people in
such an apparently arrogant manner. If you did so with clients, you most
certainly wouldn't have any in short order and possibly be looking for
another job.

Enough said.

-- 
Bob Taylor

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