Re: [boost] Let's use stack exchange!

Subject: Re: [boost] Let's use stack exchange!
From: Vladimir Prus (vladimir_at_[hidden])
Date: 2010-04-15 16:00:19

Gennadiy Rozental wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I've always envied a bit how stackoverflow site was operating. I like the
> interface much better than mailing lists. Search, filtering, thread tracking...
> 
> Now that the engine behind it is free
> 
> http://www.joelonsoftware.com/items/2010/04/13.html
> 
> I think we can benefit a lot from using it for boost.
> 
> In addition it should help us with review managers issues. We can use
> "reputation" based system to qualify potential managers.

Except, IMHO, stackoverflow's reputation system indicates how much spare
time an individual has, and how hot are the topics he participates in,
rather than any particular skill set. It's not clear whether you can
build a system with better properties.

- Volodya