Re: [boost] [lib maintainers]Pleaseidentifyheadersinboost-root/boost

From: Joel de Guzman (joel_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-11-19 06:25:23

Sohail Somani wrote:
> On Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:05:25 +0800, Joel de Guzman wrote:
> 
>> It's not microscopic for me. It sets a bad precedent. If anyone can do
>> as you did, then there'll be chaos, if not now, then surely in the
>> future. Anyway, at least you now say it's misplaced. That's good enough.
>> Let's work together to put them in the proper place.
> 
> Hi friend :-)
>         
> In my experience, it is very easy to get worked up after the "crime" and 
> fix the problem while pointing a finger. But it isn't very fair. I'm sure 
> Robert didn't intentionally mean to violate any conventions, even if he 
> felt they were undocumented. It might be a good opportunity to document 
> and agree upon these conventions.

Yeah, it's not fair to say that Robert committed a crime when there's
no law to begin with. I too am sure that Robert didn't intentionally
mean to violate anything. All I am saying is that what occurred is
a mistake and should be corrected. I am sure everyone agrees on that.

Regards,
-- 
Joel de Guzman
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