[development] Any way to get a poll? Drupal 5.0 Default theme.

[Trae McCombs]

Heh (At the risk of Boris' wrath -- replying above a comment!), I think
you've pointd out some things that, could be taken wrong and out of
context.  After re-thinking about what you said, I see what you mean.
Thanks for pointing them out.  As you may have seen, I've changed the
themes.net site to reflect a more "neutral" tone.


On 10/4/06, inkfree press <inkfree at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> "Trae McCombs" wrote:
>
> >> However (yes, there's a however), there is a strange tone creeping into
> >> this
> >> discussion. I "read" that tone as one of unhealthy "me versus you"
> >> competition and not an open, impartial dialog about what "theme"
> >> (arggh...template!) is best for Drupal users.  Key word: Users.
> >
> >
> > There are good things such as healthy competition.
>
>
> "This war is unjust."
>
> "Well, there can be just wars."
>
>
> Okay. And.   8-/
>
>
> Yes, of course there is "healthy competition".  I said only that the kind
> of
> creeping tone that I was cautioning against seems to be trending toward
> the
> unhealthy variety of said "competition".
>
>
>
> > I am simply taking  what I saw as a lack of progress and trying to help
> things
> > go  forward.  If I am getting in the way of said progress, I'll gladly
> > disengage in what I'm doing.
>
> This, also, does not follow.  I did not say "you" were getting in the way
> of
> progress, per se.  I said that the addition of any suggestion of "me
> versus
> you" lobbying does not serve the Drupal community of first-timers -- the
> target audience for whatever is shown first on the screen.
>
> It's great that you are energizing movement on a new choice.  I only urge
> that, at all times, you do not let your desire to help things go forward,
> or
> your desire to be validated for your efforts, outweigh the primary goal --
> which is the ease of entry to and success of Drupal among first-time
> installing users.
>
>
> You're doing a fine job, Trae. (I know it's a little like drinking vinegar
> to hear some stranger's comments about your work, when you believe you've
> worked selflessly. Just watch the balance, keep your eyes on the prize,
> and
> rest assured that people are giving your work a very fair review...which I
> think they are...warts and all.)
>
> --
> inkfree
>
>


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    Trae McCombs || http://occy.net/
  Founder - Themes.org // Linux.com
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