[mythtv-users] Mailing list and a Wiki... and a dessert topping

Isaac Richards ijr at po.cwru.edu
Tue May 18 01:08:37 EDT 2004


On Monday 17 May 2004 11:57 pm, BP wrote:
> Kevin Kuphal wrote:
> >http://www.mythtv.org/docs/mythtv-HOWTO-1.html#ss1.3
> >
> >I was referencing what David had posted which was apparently in error, but
> >SGML, or docbook, or whatever the CVS style the point remains the same.  I
> >think most non-developing users would admit to being more comfortable with
> >the wiki-style of contribution and no one is suggesting replacing the
> >official installation and usage documentation.  I wish you could see that
> >your tone and tenor seems to be more abrasive than helpful for people
> > trying to contribute to this project.
> >
> >Kevin
>
> I don't get the impression he's telling you that you can not have a
> wiki.  He's strongly suggesting that you should not create a redundant
> documentation location.  If you want to contribute, contribute back to
> the project, not in competition to it.  That is the most benefit to the
> community.

Exactly my point.  Thank you.  Telling people to look in multiple locations 
for information is _not_ contributing to the project in any way.

Isaac


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