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From what I can tell the current mentality is: We don't need to accept feature requests or patches to get donors, we could just get more users and sell CDs "oh
by jethro_tell 13y ago
From what I can tell the current mentality is:
We don't need to accept feature requests or patches to get donors, we could just get more users and sell CDs
"oh Look here's a poor idiot in the Mailing list that didn't become a UNIX expert before asking a question, let's flame the shit out of him."
Alright Let's collect some money. Wanna know why? fuck you it! It just needs to be this way. Wanna help or suggest a solution? fuck you unless it's a check.
How is this system not working?
- vinceguidry 13y agoI'm sure they have their reasons and they've already carefully thought through all of the most common suggestions. The project's been around for awhile.
- doktrin 13y agoFrankly, that sounds a lot like an appeal to authority. "They probably are doing the right thing because they are who they are" isn't really a valid argument.
- vinceguidry 13y agoYou must be a hoot at parties.
- jethro_tell 13y agoThat's probably true, a simple, polite answer or even a no comment would be far less abrasive. Here's his answer to 'maybe we should evaluate the scope of the project and see if we still need to support VAX': >Now, If you don't realize this is the reason we try to run on the older platforms, I am sorry but you have really not tried to stay in the loop of what makes OpenBSD a vibrant ecosystem. If you aren't in the loop regarding this, then your mail comes off pretty darn preachy. >I really love how we keep getting advice. >Anyone want to suggest we hold a bake sale? A simple no answer would do. Or maybe just the actual reason he runs the VAX.