On Mar 29, 2005, at 6:58 PM, Noel J. Bergman wrote:
Ted Leung wrote:
-1
I am surprised that people think the committer diversity issues are not an issue for graduation.
Actually, I agree with you, and others have expressed the same concern,
although without casting a vote. Adding new Committers is probably the #1
issue facing the Derby project, which has otherwise performed excellently to
date. As even Jeremy pointed out, were IBM to withdraw (however unlikely)
from Derby, it would be a serious blow.
I'm not trying to be difficult, but a vote was called even after concerns were expressed,
and there were several +1 votes.
I have great respect for everyone involved in the Derby project, but I don't
believe that special consideration should be given. That is a slipperly
slope, which would cause other projects to either ask for the same special
consideration or cry foul about favoritism.
We have already been accused of favoring one company or another. Once we start giving
special consideration the meritocracy disappears.
Ted
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