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From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-09-05 10:20:29


From: "Björn Karlsson" <Bjorn.Karlsson_at_[hidden]>

> > From: Carlo Wood <carlo_at_[hidden]>
> > The rest of your mail is off-topic as it is based on your
> > misunderstanding of the subject.
>
> I think that Rob (and the rest of us) deserve a bit more than that -
> misunderstanding or not, there is usually an explanation for why
something
> is necessary. It makes sense to provide an explanation, rather than a
"you
> don't get it, so I won't bother". Also, from reading this thread, I fail
to
> see the misunderstanding - I just see a discussion. A discussion should
> preferably end with a reasonable conclusion.

Yes, the tone of the thread has become entirely too harsh on both sides.
Please, everybody step back and take a few breaths. Exercise patience with
your Boost colleagues, and I'm sure a great solution will emerge.

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           David Abrahams * Boost Consulting
dave_at_[hidden] * http://www.boost-consulting.com


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