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[Jacques Le Roux <ja...@les7arts.com>]

Yes, we really miss you David, but I understand your reaction. I think Jacopo had the same, and maybe Andrew too (Andrew seems to 
have gone to another, more artistic, way :o)
I wonder what will be my reaction after the same period of time you passed guiding OFBiz... One difference though, I just follow 
what is now in place, less "tiring"...

Jacques
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From: "Tim Ruppert" <ti...@hotwaxmedia.com>
+1 - David looking forward to seeing more of your reviews because you've got one of the best, if not the best, views of the entire 
system and that type of experience is invaluable.
Cheers,
Ruppert

On Dec 8, 2009, at 2:39 PM, Scott Gray wrote:
> On 9/12/2009, at 7:53 AM, David E Jones wrote:
>
>>
>> On Dec 8, 2009, at 3:16 AM, Hans Bakker wrote:
>>
>>> For every new function I introduce there is a lot of opposition always
>>> by the same people which sometimes gives me the feeling that simply
>>> reasons are found to block my contributions. Perhaps the main problem
>>> here is that i put business reasons much higher than technical reasons
>>> and most people here are technical.
>>
>> I don't know if this has anything to do with business versus technical. Giving feedback always involves pointing out things that 
>> could be (or sometimes need to be) improved. None of us are perfect, but it's easy to forget that, and we should always assume 
>> that no matter what we put together and how well we do it the thing can be improved by the review and feedback from others. I've 
>> found this to be true 100% of the time. Said plainly, OFBiz would not be where it is and the framework and other things would not 
>> be nearly as good without significant community feedback.
>>
>> To be honest the general tendency for people to resist feedback and dislike the person giving it is why I don't do it as much any 
>> more. I got really tired of people attacking me, accusing me of mal intent and all sorts of nasty things, and also most likely 
>> making enemies at a time when I need people to collaborate with and I need paying work (I can't liquidate assets forever...).
>
> This is a real shame, your reviews were of great value to the project and I'm quite sure were very appreciated by the vast 
> majority of the community.
>
> Regards
> Scott
>