Re: [Libmesh-users] Bug in system_of_equations_ex8

[edgar <edg...@cr...>]

> OK, well I suggest you try again, because we have had two users
> successfully start discussions. It's possible that your account was too 
> new
> or not yet confirmed, and that prevented your Discussion from 
> posting...

I was not planning to answer back to this, because someone once told me: 
"Pick your battles". I think it's a good advice. However, I stumbled 
upon some projects recently which morally oblige to do so.

I know that whatever I say will only alienate you further. I cannot 
convince you of anything, nor intend to do it. The only to which I can 
aspire is to express my opinion, and have a nice exchange of ideas. To 
be crystal clear: I know that this is your project, that I have no say 
in it. At most, I can contribute with some code, possibly answer some 
questions and ask other ones.

The thing about the mailing list goes beyond libMesh or any other 
project. I came across sourcehut recently, and looked for ways to 
migrate there, because they have a way to contribute without 
registration, and they also have mailing lists. In my quest (HAHA... as 
if), I found that the reasons of those who are doing it resonate with my 
beliefs.

There is a point to free software well beyond open source. I will keep 
using the mailing list, and who knows, may be GitHub decides to let me 
communicate with you. May be having the mailing list is too cumbersome. 
I am sure that migrating may be difficult (otherwise I would offer 
myself to do it). Again, it is your project, and I was very wishful to 
use it. I hope that I still can, even without a mailing list.

Thank you, John. You have always been kind.