Re: [Boost-maint] PR for Boost Lib Maintenance initiative

Subject: Re: [Boost-maint] PR for Boost Lib Maintenance initiative
From: Daniel James (dnljms_at_[hidden])
Date: 2014-03-27 09:29:11

On 26 March 2014 18:25, Joaquin M Lopez Munoz <joaquin_at_[hidden]> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm happy that this initiative is finally launched and gaining momentum:
> over the years (been a contributor to Boost for one decade) I've been
> approached every so often by people willing to be part of Boost and
> most (or all) of them finally gave up when they realized the sheer amount
> of work it takes to prepare, propose and get a lib accepted. So, having
> a more collaborative area within the project lowers the entry barrier for
> those helping hands without so much time at their disposal.
>
> I have the feeling that the level of public awareness around Boost
> Lib Maintenance is extremely low, and the common perception that entering
> Boost is a sort of private club thing still prevails. Any ideas on how
> to publicize this initative out there?
>

If somebody wrote a news story, I'll put it on the site. I'm not sure how
much attention it'd get, but at least it would be something to link to.