Comments on the straw man...

[Paul Benedict]

Patrick,

On Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 1:41 PM, Patrick Wright <pdoubleya at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Only pride on Sun's part (NIH) can make this into something that will either not make Java 7 or push it even further into the future.
>
> I'd like to suggest that we try to keep the discussion focused on the
> technical merits of the proposals. "NIH" has come up twice in this
> thread already. I'd prefer if we all just assume that everyone
> involved, wherever they are working, are aiming to do the right thing
> and the best thing for the platform. What we chat about over a beer,
> well, then it's deer season.
>

It's my opinion that the "NIH" comments came into existence because
Mark's document -- I enjoyed reading it -- is viewed as immature
compared to other proposals. (The immaturity is intentional, by the
way, being a "straw man".) Eventually, everyone must ask themselves
how best to spend one's time. Answer it how you will, but I think
others don't want to start from square one again.

PS: My opinion is not a vote for or against Mark's document; just
offering my perspective.

Paul