Antoon Pardon wrote: > On 2007-04-24, Michael Hoffman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Really only one person has argued that the docs do not need to be >> changed. The other two people seemed to think you were asking for help >> rather than discussing how to revise the docs. Understandable, since >> that's why most people come to this group in my estimation. >> >> Your time is your own and it is good to spend your efforts on what you >> think will be most fruitful. But if you are going to let the opposition >> of one person stop you from doing anything, you will not accomplish very >> much. > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] has brought a point that is worth considering. > So I retreat now a bit to see if I can come with a proposal that > bears in mind his point.
Now that this thread has slowed a little I would also point out -- while agreeing with sjdevnull's thoughtful post -- that reaction to an idea on a mailing list is possibly not the best means of gauging its validity. That's not to say you shouldn't listen to other posters; rather that, if you still feel after due consideration of other people's points of view that what you're proposing is right, then go ahead and create a patch. The people who are going to accept or reject your doc patch are (probably) not the people who are putting forward their ideas here on this list. Ultimately, patches aren't voted in by the denizens of python-list / c.l.py. Also, there may be 1000 people nodding thoughtfully (and silently) in agreement with your point of view, but who are unlikely to post a "me, too" comment. It seems likely that any posters are more likely to be those in disagreement with a point of view. Frankly, if you think after consideration that a change to the docs is advisable, post up a patch to the relevant place. If there are people on this list who disagree, they're at liberty to comment on the patch. But at that point, you've made the effort and said your piece. It's up to the naysayers to make the effort to comment on the patch. And, ultimately, up to the Python development community to accept or reject it as they see fit. (And as they have the time and inclination :) TJG -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
