On Mon, 12 Nov 2001 23:49, Conor MacNeill wrote: > Peter Donald wrote: > > On Mon, 12 Nov 2001 23:18, Conor MacNeill wrote: > >>Peter Donald wrote: > >>>You agreed that it was a good idea but the implementation sucked - right > >>>? If so -1 implies you will help fix it. As I said last time - feel free > >>>to fix it. > >> > >>Huh?. Please remove it and commit a more appropriate implementation and > >>I will remove my -1. It is your responsibility to fix it, not mine. > > > > err. There was a discussion on general a while back on the meaning of -1. > > It was decided that a -1 on concept meant don't do it. A -1 on > > implementation of an idea meant I don't like it but I will help help to > > fix it. This was to stop people blocking development who weren't willing > > to help out. I am not sure of exact date of discussion but it should be > > available in general archives. > > > > Given that you can either help fix it ... or you can -1 the idea of a > > manifest task. > > Can you provide a pointer to that discussion - I don't remember it. It > seems a stange process for developing quality software. no idea. Should be possible to find on a search. If you can't find it after you search you should ask either Jon or Sam. I recall both of them being involved in the conversation. > You have chosen to commit a task with significant problems. I have > pointed out those problems - I presume you acknowledge these. can't say I even remember. I assume they are present though. > I'm not > blocking the concept just the implementation - I believe you are quite > capable of fixing that. As you have committed the task, I believe it is > YOUR responsibility to fix it. And I believe in world peace. -- Cheers, Pete *------------------------------------------------------* | "Common sense is the collection of prejudices | | acquired by age 18. " -Albert Einstein | *------------------------------------------------------* -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: For additional commands, e-mail: