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Re: Time for BFC overhaul?
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lugnet.cad.dev
Date: 
Sun, 2 Apr 2000 21:39:38 GMT
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> Previously, Steve wrote:
> [SNIP]
> > There we go again !
> > I saw this coming !
> 
> I'm glad I didn't let you down. ;)
> 
> > Why the hack do you assume things are stable as long as you agree with
> > the supposed current status of them ?
> 
> Because it's easier than rereading the entire thread of 83 messages
> where we went through all this before.  Seriously.  But I will attempt
> to go through that thread, recap the issues raised, and outline their
> outcome.  But that will be in a separate message from this one.

Didn't answer the question, but moving on.

> [SNIP]
> I don't ignore anything.  I may read it, read differing statements, and
> go with what I feel is the best choice.  I do try to *not* cross the
> opinion of the majority, regardless of my personal opinion.

That's good to know.

> > By this I mean:
> > Sometime ago, last year, you also made an afirmation similar to the one
> > in this mail, and I replyed to you and the group, with a mail saying
> > some of the issues that were NOT closed or agreed by all.
> 
> Notice that this issue is still open.  I try to be *very* careful, in my
> messages and e-mail and actions, to not inadvertently imply that the
> proposed BFC standard is anything more than a proposal.

Yes, but the proposed standard doesn't list the several options for
a specific issue thta asn't been agreed iet.
List the options, that's my point, because if you don't, than you are
taking a side. right ?

> [SNIP]
> It is easier to see what works and what fails when there is an actual
> example to test.

Sometimes, because sometimes it just leads you to erroneous choices.

> > You have done a similar thing with the actual spec you wrote.
> 
> I do consider my opinion as one 'vote' among equals.  So if I see a
> message from Mr. Y saying A, and another from Mr. X saying B, and I
> think A is more valid B, I will go with A.  Now, when Mr. Z steps up,
> and agrees with B, we're in trouble.

Well I think that's the only problem of democracy, the ties (spelling ?).

> > This is NOT saying that someone shouldn't write a spec, I mean that you
> > shouldn't force the ideias that where not agreed in the spec.
> 
> Very true.

Great !

> > I know that any one can say they don't agree with it, but once it's
> > written it is a lot more dificult to change.
> 
> But if it's not written, it's much harder to keep focus and know where
> we stand.

Just point out all the solutions, not just the ones you think are
correct!

> > You accept ideias from others as long as they don't clash with yours !
> 
> That's not true.  I'm just thick-skulled.  Sometimes things have to be
> explained to me with very small words.  With some repetition.

Well, if I can help drill it when needed, just say so  8)

Thanks for this reply. I think we are improving things.

See ya

Rui Martins



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