Re: [SMW-devel] [Semediawiki-user] enumeration type suggestions

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> From: "Emanuele D'Arrigo" <ma...@gm...>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 3:16 AM
>
> On 8/28/07, Eep² <ee...@tn...> wrote:
> > Right...and this is what I have to deal with, S Page: a stubborn extension developer who thinks his way is best instead of what 
> > the end-user is asking for...
>
> Well,  strictly speaking you don't have to deal with it. You can always write your own MediaWiki extension the way you like it.

I would if I could stand coding, but I can't; I'm an idea person.

> Please do remember that as far as I know this is an open-source project at a 0.7 stage of which you can benefit for free. As in 
> real life, it's not appropriate to spit on a gift nor on those who bring it. If you don't like do not use it. The developers at 
> this particular stage might have different priorities from the end users and they have the right to lead their efforts the way 
> they want it. At best you can ask for a change, but you certainly can't insist. That is, you can insist but it certainly won't 
> play in your favor.
>
Who's insisting? I'm simply providing alternate (better) ways of doing things (with multiple extensions) than is currently possible. 
Don't shoot the messenger (of ideas/enhancements) but don't act like a snot and disregard them just because it's not YOUR way of 
doing something either.

> > Ah, yes, Yaron, way to sidestep the real issue with indirect insults.
>
> As opposed to a direct and diminishing insult labelling him as a stubborn extension developer?

You'll note my "insults" (factual statements, actually) occur in context and with PLENTY of supporting evidence. :)