Re: [myhdl-list] MyHDL : The Case for a Better HDL

[Christopher F. <chr...@gm...>]

On 9/7/12 2:18 PM, Jan Decaluwe wrote:
> On 09/07/2012 05:31 PM, Christopher Felton wrote:
>> On 9/7/12 2:25 AM, Jan Decaluwe wrote:
>>> On 09/07/2012 03:14 AM, Christopher Felton wrote:
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>>
>> I look forward to future post and hopefully a following from your
>> involvement with the site.  It looks like the first post is generating a
>> few comments.
>
> Chris et al:
>
> I think there are some crucial differences with the newsgroup:
>
> First, we will get a lot of visibility by all kinds of people,
> not necessarily interested in MyHDL in the first place. We
> should take that into account.
>
> Second, we are at the steering wheel. (Well in fact, I am.) I think
> there's a big difference in perception between the original blogger
> and the commentators. Let's use that power.
>
> Therefore, we should approach this differently than in the newsgroup.
>
> First, remember the politician's attitude: "Any publicity is good
> publicity". Let's not worry too much about negative reactions: many
> people will think differently. BTW, so far I think reactions are
> reasonable and as could be expected.
>
> Second, we have the power to address any specific topics in a blog
> with much more visiblity/credibility. Just let me know about
> any frustrations!
>
> Personally, I will try to keep comments short and to the point,
> and try not to sound defensive - we have a strong case!
>

Good points and advice, many rat-holes can be avoided :)  Definitely a 
lot of activity on the topic -- which is good --.  It will be 
interesting to see this progress.

Regards,
Chris