Joshua D. Drake wrote:
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> Bruce Momjian wrote:
> > I am getting concerned about the quality of email traffic on the
> > advocacy list. It seems postings are often not fully formed ideas and
> > that threads frequently go on and on with few conclusions. I am
> > thinking there has to be more leadership in keeping threads on track,
> > and more focus in emails.
> >
> > Why does this matter? I have been approached by two sales people in the
> > past few days who are subscribed to advocacy and want to help
> > PostgreSQL, but they are wondering if the advocacy list is a useful
> > place for them to help. If we don't add focus to the discussions, we
> > risk losing their involvement in advocating PostgreSQL.
> >
> > FYI, I don't see anywhere near the same kind of unfocused discussion on
> > the other PostgreSQL email lists.
>
> What are you actually proposing?
I am suggesting that more people need to get involved directing the
discussion, summarizing previous postings, keeping the discussion on
topic, and moving it toward a conclusion.
This happens pretty effectively on the other PostgreSQL lists.
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