[Python-Dev] Enhanced tracker privileges for dange rjim to do triage. (original) (raw)

Steven D'Aprano steve at pearwood.info
Wed Apr 28 13:01:23 CEST 2010

On Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:16:48 pm Stephen J. Turnbull wrote:

Steven D'Aprano writes: > As I see it, the two camps are divided purely on the question of > how to get increased privileges.

As I see it, the division is over what constitutes merit, and how it is created or improved. > Both sides agree that merit is a requirement, but the disagreement > is on how to prove you have such merit. I disagree vehemently with that characterization of my position (and I strongly suspect David would, too). The primary argument of the "quality" camp as I see it is that the familiarization period creates value, both in terms of training ("merit" for the job) and interpersonal relationships ("building community"). Thus it is a net benefit, not a net cost. AFAICS, the "quantity" camp sees it as a nearly pure loss, simply slowing down inflow of preexisting "merit" (and perhaps discouraging it entirely).

Thank you for clarifying your position.

I disagree with it, but at least now I understand it better.

-- Steven D'Aprano

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