[sustran] A very short list of very bad practices

[eric britton]

Dear Colleagues,

 

I have been following the various commentaries and suggestions on my little
brainstorm proposal with real interest.  And I have to say that I find it
quite fascinating that this simple and I really thought quite sensible
concept -- i.e., that there really are some very bad practices and that they
really do need to be pinned down and made known so as not to be mindlessly
replicated again and again and again -- -- apparently seems to divide us
into two rather distinct groups.  

 

For my part, I am glad to see the vigorous discussions and at times
apparently pretty strongly felt differences among us, because I really do
believe that we need a lot more of that kind of lively discussion and a lot
less soft agreement that all is for the best and that nothing should ever be
criticized publicly.  All is not for the best, and many of the projects that
we are discussing or shall be discussing under this heading really suck and
should be understood for their outstanding flaws So, given that, it may not
surprise those of you who know me know that I really do appreciate the more
spirited negative reactions.

 

I do not think it would be particularly useful for me to take your time to
try to justify my thinking on any of this.  The discussion is out there for
everyone to take a swing at it, and rather than defend I prefer to keep
pushing out for yet more examples of very bad practices.  And if the recent
past is any guide, I will not be alone.

 

Thanks to you all for your ideas and suggestions, and let us see what
happens next.

 

Eric Britton

 

 

    

 

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