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

R. David Murray rdmurray at bitdance.com
Wed Apr 28 13:26:47 CEST 2010

On Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:16:48 +0900, "Stephen J. Turnbull" <stephen at xemacs.org> 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).

Except for the "vehemently" part, I think that's an accurate summary of my position.

-- R. David Murray www.bitdance.com

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