On 08/21/2012 08:58 PM, Bob Friesenhahn wrote: > On Tue, 21 Aug 2012, Stefano Lattarini wrote: >>> >> Because all of us have forgotten to drop the 'CC:' to that list (where >> the discussion originated from) at a proper time :-( >> >>> If it had been held only on the automake list then there would be less >>> harm to the free software world >>> >> Which harm are you referring to? Honest question. The fact that me >> and Paolo disagree (politely!) on some issues should not be taken as >> some sort of sign that the community is "split" or "quarrelsome". In >> fact, I highly value his input, and his opinion as well (even where >> it differs from mine). > > The discussion is good as long as it is constrained to the right place. > The harm comes from consuming so much time from so many people due to > duplicated email messages. > Ah, OK. In this, you are painfully right.
Regards, Stefano