[arch-general] Personal note

[Smith Dhumbumroong]

On Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 07:27:29PM +0200, Tom Gundersen wrote:
> Hi guys,
> 
> As most devs have done already, I'm going to change my relationship
> with arch-general. This probably does not matter to most of you, so
> sorry for the noise. Then again, it might be a useful reminder about
> how most devs interact with the list (or rather, how they do not).
> 
> My approach to arch-general used to be:
> 
> 1) to scan it for bug reports and feedback related to "my" corner of
> the Arch world, and follow up on whatever bugs/problems/questions I
> could.
> 2) to correct anything that I considered misinformation about the same.
> 
> I am no longer able to keep up with this, so I will:
> 
> 1) stop dealing with bugs reported on the mailing-list, please report
> anything to the bug tracker.
> 2) just accept that the world is full of misinformation and baseless
> speculations and not engage with it any longer.
> 
> This is mostly for the sake of my own sanity, but also because I think
> my continued presence on this mailing list decreases rather than
> increases the current abysmal quality of discussion.
> 
> Lastly, I'd like to add that I have appreciated the many constructions
> conversations on the list.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Tom

Sorry to see you have decided to leave arch-general, Tom, and it's also
sad to see that another channel of communication with the developers 
damaged. Although it is totally understandable, especially with 
the quality of threads on arch-general as of late. (Oh how I miss the
days when Arch's developers and users were like brothers and sisters. 
It is the price we paid for growing so as fast, I guess.)

Still, I want to tell you that I appreciated all of your effort to try and
educate as well as correct any misunderstandings people might have on various
topics. Many times when I read the list I'm amazed at all the patience you have 
shown in many threads, especially since many replies you got were less
than... polite, shall we say. You really have the patience of a saint.

Lastly, I want to tell you and other developers that me and many
users are also tired of all these recent drama against systemd as much
as the developers do. It's package signing fiasco all over again.

Best regards,

Smith