Re: [gentoo-server] Re: communication policies (was [gentoo-server] backups/mirroring with rsync)

[Jason Stubbs]

On Monday 01 November 2004 17:07, Anthony Gorecki wrote:
> On Sunday 31 October 2004 9:57 pm, Anthony Gorecki wrote:
> > In addition (now that I'm once again reminded of the problem), having
> > noticed that I've been unable to discuss development issues in
> > #gentoo-dev over the past two months, for obvious reasons, --snip--
>
> On Sunday 31 October 2004 11:17 pm, Jason Stubbs wrote:
> > gentoo-dev@g.o is always available. If it's a portage(the app)-specific
> > issue, there's also gentoo-portage-dev@g.o.
>
> I believe you missed the point of my message (intentionally);

Not intentional at all...

> if the forums and development mailing lists are open to non-developers and
> are suitably moderated for inappropriate posts, it doesn't seem entirely
> sensible (or logical) to me that the development chat room is publically
> muted.
>
>
> <Tired-explanations>
<snip ;>
> </Tired-explanations>

I can think of a few reasons for it:

* There's usually around 900 users in #gentoo. About half the questions asked
  are responded to with "go read so-and-so". Discussions also become off-topic
  rather quickly. Can you imagine how difficult it would be to moderate that 
  in realtime?

* There are specific channels for just about all areas of Gentoo development 
  where anybody is free to ask questions and voice opinions. To name a few:
  #gentoo-portage-dev, #gentoo-security, #gentoo-amd64, #gentoo-embedded,
  #gentoo-hardened, #gentoo-desktop. On each channel, you'll find developers
  that work in that specific area.

* Many developers lurk in #gentoo and there's usually a couple of active ones 
  at a time. Often, if you ask politely, they'll temporarily give you voice in
  #gentoo-dev if you have a specific question to ask/discuss.

* Mailing lists are often better for discussion as many more people will see
  it and be able to respond.

Regards,
Jason Stubbs