Don,
This is not an argument. I'm not looking for a winner and a loser. I am not
trying to prove you or anyone else wrong. On the contrary, I am trying to
resolve an issue that has been festering and which could become highly
detrimental to the OpenACS community.
I've identified a serious problem: over the past few months, my technical
recommendations have been ignored (not disagreed with - plainly ignored)
within the OpenACS community because of rumors concerning OpenForce's
dedication to free software.
I've spent weeks and month trying to solve this in private with you and others.
I've heard no specific complaint, only general rumors repeated and spread. I
went public when I was left with no other choice. It would have been
irresponsible of me to let this issue fester any longer as I think it affects the
level of technical discourse that has always been the pride of this community.
So once again, if there's an issue you have in mind, please bring it up. I can't
say that I understand why your bringing up any issue would split the
community into warring factions, but, if you think that's the case, bring up the
issue with me in private. And not just you, but anyone else who wants to bring
anything up! You can even log in anonymously to this bboard and post that
way.
I'm trying to hear people out, just like I heard Dave out, and take these
criticisms under consideration so I can fix the problems. I didn't make anything
up: your postings clearly show that you think there *is* a problem. Let's get it
out on the table and resolve it.
(Note: in order to give Don a fair chance to respond to my post after he returns
from his trip, I will not post again to this thread until next week).
