Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 22:45:21 -0600 From: "Andrew L. Gould" <algould@datawok.com> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org, m.hauber@mchsi.com Subject: Re: Logo Contest Message-ID: <200502102245.21621.algould@datawok.com> In-Reply-To: <200502102013.14837.m.hauber@mchsi.com> References: <200502091349.00708.algould@datawok.com> <20050210154833.G81852@server1.ultratrends.com> <200502102013.14837.m.hauber@mchsi.com>
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On Thursday 10 February 2005 07:13 pm, Mike Hauber wrote: > > I have two questions. These are not accusations, but questions > and I don't want accusations in response. > > 1. Why was this so hush-hush (ie, Why was it "leakable" (ie, why > the secrecy, if FreeBSD is supposed to be a project where > everyone can take part in?))) Delay does not always indicate conspiracy or secrecy. Sometimes it indicates caution and thoughtfulness. In this case, more delay was needed for the sake of effective communication. Given the volatile nature of the issue at hand, I think it's reasonable to want the communication to be correct in more than spelling and grammer. The communication should: 1. Provide correct information; and 2. Clearly prioritize the motivations and issues justifying the proposal. Remember, the authors need to do more than write their thoughts. They need to consider how the words will be read. Not only would I want the authors/editors to take their time, I would want them to review the document again 24 hours after it was finished. Then, if it still looks good, release it. Bad communication can be far worse than no communication at all. (QED) Andrew Gould
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