On 10/2/06, Mark Little <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Without wanting to open up flames about what constitutes a true "open" source project: if you're trying to build up a community then not erecting artificial barriers to entry is a good start. I've used the Redhat/JBoss example already, but there are others where the communities thrive and grow because of a more "enlightened" approach! Plus, sticking with what was agreed collectively prior to the start of the project is another good community building act: or at least if you're going to change it, do it publicly and with the involvement of EVERYONE who was involved with the formation of the project.
I'm not arguing that removing people from the list of committers was correct, I don't have the insight into the particular situation here, so I'll leave that to the mentors. I'm just objecting to the idea that it's impossible to contribute without commit access. If these people were really anxious to start helping out I would have expected to see more than "when's my commit coming" from them. -garrett --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
