[Dbix-class] An answer and a question

[Darren Duncan]

On 2016-11-13 1:03 PM, Matt S Trout wrote:
> 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?

I would be interested to see Peter address this, in particular, to either affirm 
or deny etc that he emailed Mark in May, and what he thinks he said. -- Darren 
Duncan