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Re: [mb-style] State of the Style Secretary

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On Wed, 08 Feb 2006 01:38:19 +0100, Beth wrote:

> [Beth] I think there is some confusion from the end user as to how the
> checklist is to be summarized. Some people simply don't know the effect  
> on
> the community, or the amount of programming needed. They are not
> programmers, or they haven't thought about the impact on the community.
> Therefore it's a very open and diffictul to interpret thing for your
> "novice" user to truly forge forth and say "this has said impact".
> [/beth]

It is difficult for everyone. Even the combined knowledge and brainpower  
of all experts here on mb-style could not avoid the SG5Disaster, we simply  
forgot that albums would become VA and what consequences this had.

> [Beth] I don't believe I mentioned
> that before due to lack of cultural knowledge of the main style people.  
> In
> fact, I may be stepping on toes by responding here. Often times I've  
> felt I
> shouldn't comment on style issues, due to being new. So, if that's the
> case.. By all means, just ignore the letter and maybe drop me a personal
> note to "butt out". :D
> [/beth]

Not at all! I think the StyleCouncil (whatever this will be) needs to open  
up and be less elite. So join in, and please step on our toes. You will of  
course recieve comments every once in a while, but else should you learn  
ablut the culture?

   DonRedman

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