[Squeakfoundation]Shepherding large enhancements

[Daniel Vainsencher]

Amen to that.

BTW, everyone is welcome to join the review fest going on in the final 
hours of 3.6alpha by installing the BFAV and reviewing/testing/
commenting something (even if its small). 

I intend to do some approving tommorrow, so stuff that gets enough
loving and is ready still has a chance to get in.

Daniel
PS. You might want to look at http://minnow.cc.gatech.edu/squeak/3103


Jimmie Houchin <jhouchin at texoma.net> wrote:
> Just wanted to make a few comments in the midst of the all the heat and 
> smoke, but no _anger_. :)
> 
> Like many I am for the Squeak which can be anything you want it to be.
> Server Squeak, Multimedia Squeak, OS Environment Squeak.
> 
> I really like the TTF and New Look stuff. I would really like the visual 
> aspects of Squeak to be polished and shine, shine, shine. :)
> 
> I understand those who want to honor the _Date_ committment.
> I understand those who want to honor a _Feature_ committment.
> I agree. :)
> 
> I would like to encourage those who may be discouraged because of a 
> perception of slow progress. The perception of their goodies possibly 
> (but hopefully will now) not getting in due only becoming available just 
> prior to the _Date_.
> 
> Understand that the process is not mature.
> The tools are not mature.
> 
> Much of the time during this _alpha_ period have been without Marcus as 
> Harvestor and without BFAV.
> 
>  From my perception the BFAV is enabling more people to step up to the 
> plate and contribute. As the tools and _process_ improve more people 
> will likely join in to help as the time committment might not be as high.
> 
> We have much to be encouraged about. Please, please be encouraged and 
> not discouraged. The good things will make it into Squeak (via SM or 
> image). And please feel free to define what you call _good things_.
> 
> I don't believe that the Guides/Community choosing to either continue 
> forward with 3.6 and _Date_ or delay the _Date_ to help the _Features_ 
> with hurt Squeak or the community.
> 
> We need to allow the Guides and the Community and the Process to mature 
> the Process for all of us to fully grasp it.
> 
> So whether the _Date_ is strictly adhered to or if a small 1-2 week 
> delay is introduced, we need to understand it doesn't make any of this a 
> normative part of the _Process_. It won't break anything. These are 
> growing pains. Be of good cheer. That is a good thing. It means progress.
> 
> So please cheer up.
> We have much to be thankful for and much to look forward to.
> 
> Jimmie Houchin
> Squeak Cheerleader
> RA RA SHISH BOOM BA. ;)
> (ahhhh! now I've shouted. :)
> 
> 
> Proverbs 17:22
> A merry heart does good like a medicine: but a broken spirit dries up 
> the bones.
> 
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