[boost] Re: Tracking Interest in Projects was Re: Re: Proposal: Library tomanage processes

From: Jonathan Turkanis (technews_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-02-22 13:02:08

christopher diggins wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Aaron W. LaFramboise" <aaronrabiddog51_at_[hidden]>

> I agree. Here are a few ideas I have:
>
> 1. One approach is to use the wiki. We could ask that new library
> proposals create a wiki page, and ask that those interested just add
> their name (or nickname) to a list on the wiki page. However, the
> wiki I find is hard to use and is aggressive with blocking (I am
> currently blocked!), so I don't love this approach
>
> 2. Another option is to set up a new mailing list for each new library
> discussions. This would help reduce noise on the main mailing list.
> This can be done relatively quickly and easily using google groups.
>
> 3. Have the mailing list enforce some kind of subject naming
> convention.

> The third option is my favourite, but we would need to probably
> recruit more moderators. Which is not neccessarily a bad idea. I
> would be willing to volunteer to help if need be.

I think starting a mailing list with no moderators is the way to go. However, I
think a bit more progress should be made here before the new list is started.

Jonathan