Chris,
Well, i found it in my mailbox this morning and the only thing i thought was: How nice of DC to ask me what i want.
I couldn't agree more :-) It's only the method of delivery that i haev a problem with...
I have to agree with you, although I think you probably had too much coffee this morning...I'd say it without using 'arseholes' and 'fucking pissed off' ;-) This *is* an important issue, and as long as it doesn't turn into a flame war, I think it's a fair enough thread. Chris isn't slagging off DC, he's raising a legitimate concern about something he cares a lot about. (Zope, not spam). DC bet their success on open sourcing Zope partly because of the community aspect. The relationship between Zopists and DC is excellent, and highly fruitful for both parties. But like any relationship, to continue successfully, it needs to be consensual. DC's commitment to the community is great. I feel like I know most of the developers, how they code, what they're responsible for, because they regularly contribute to the list. That's why I think the manner of getting the latest mail leaves a sour taste in the mouth. We know there's a new CEO, we don't know much about him, he's never introduced himself on the list (has he?), and the first thing we get from him is this spamlike email. It doesn't do much to allay any of the semiconscious but probably unfounded worries I have about the future of this brilliant software and community (did somebody say arsdigita?). It just seems badly thought out, non-consensual, that sort of thing. Brian Methvin, welcome to Zopeland - how do you do? :) cheers, seb