[Dbix-class] An answer and a question

[Matt S Trout]

So, I've been asked off-list if, given he's willing to work part time on the
project, I'd offer riba a voting member position.

First, I really don't find it likely he'd accept.

Second, the amount of vitriol directed at me and others in this thread makes
it hard for me to see it being an effective working relationship.

Third ... the last time I substantially argued with riba, back in May, he
emailed Mark Keating (Shadowcat Managing Director) to say that if I didn't
back down, he'd respond by damaging Shadowcat's reputation.

Given he was at that point already theoretically planning to leave entirely
within a few months, I figured it best to let the matter drop and simply
wait things out and let riba leave on a public high note. It almost worked
... but only almost.

So, the answer is "it's a waste of great technical talent, but sorry, no."
Obviously I can't actually stop a proposal being put forward to that effect,
but I hope it's understandable that I'd campaign vigorously against it.

The question: Do you really think it's wise to have part of your core
infrastructure under the control of somebody who thinks "email your managing
director to threaten your employer" is an acceptable way to make somebody back
down from an argument?

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