The Policy Committee voted 14-7 to pursue an evolution project -- aka EVO. Before we can do that, we need a defined process. This is the third time we have made a serious attempt to define a good process, hence the "III" in the thread name.
I don't really care what process we follow, but the new EVO process must be aligned with the goals and mission of the CAP community. Also, the EVO process must employ the same basic process mechanics as the regular CAP process -- the project will have a TL, aspects are chosen by community vote, etc.
I know several members of the community have strong opinions about how this process should work. A few of you have already drafted near-complete processes already. I have no doubt we will see those drafts very soon. Be aware that the main reason EVO has been so difficult in the past -- is because the community has very divergent opinions on how it should be run. The most important thing about this thread, is to create a process that has general consensus support from the community.
To all the stubborn, argumentative people in the community that tend to get into extended knock-down-drag-out-fights in every discussion -- be careful how you conduct yourself. If you really want an EVO project, then it benefits everyone if compromises can be reached when disputes arise. If anyone attempts to "poison the well" by arguing continually after the rest of the community has shot down an idea, then you will be banned from contributing to further discussion. Basically -- "Play nice, and come to a mutual agreement."
This is a workshop thread, not a PR thread, but...
If you aren't familiar with the basic CAP process, then don't post in this thread.
The post below this one will serve as the home for the "latest version" of the process. Moderators will keep it up to date as the workshop progresses.
I don't really care what process we follow, but the new EVO process must be aligned with the goals and mission of the CAP community. Also, the EVO process must employ the same basic process mechanics as the regular CAP process -- the project will have a TL, aspects are chosen by community vote, etc.
I know several members of the community have strong opinions about how this process should work. A few of you have already drafted near-complete processes already. I have no doubt we will see those drafts very soon. Be aware that the main reason EVO has been so difficult in the past -- is because the community has very divergent opinions on how it should be run. The most important thing about this thread, is to create a process that has general consensus support from the community.
To all the stubborn, argumentative people in the community that tend to get into extended knock-down-drag-out-fights in every discussion -- be careful how you conduct yourself. If you really want an EVO project, then it benefits everyone if compromises can be reached when disputes arise. If anyone attempts to "poison the well" by arguing continually after the rest of the community has shot down an idea, then you will be banned from contributing to further discussion. Basically -- "Play nice, and come to a mutual agreement."
This is a workshop thread, not a PR thread, but...
If you aren't familiar with the basic CAP process, then don't post in this thread.
The post below this one will serve as the home for the "latest version" of the process. Moderators will keep it up to date as the workshop progresses.