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On 02/13/2013 04:41 PM, Russell Adams wrote:
>> It would probably be most peaceful not to discuss Jambunathan's offer on
>> this forum.   I expect that the count of +1s to the offer will
>> communicate the list's collective opinion.
> 
> I've ignored Jambunathan so far, hoping that not feeding the troll
> will make it go away. I understand he's contributed significant code,
> but his combative attitude is an instant turn off. I can't imagine a
> team leader (which is what I consider a maintainer) having such a
> negative attitude. Often team leads require better people skills than
> coding skills because most of their time is spent in team management,
> I see no evidence of superior skills being demonstrated here.
> 
> I'll also point out that I can always tell when Bastien comes back
> from an announced vacation, suddenly my inbox fills up with replies to
> everything that hasn't been answered yet. I'm impressed with Bastien's
> staying power and people skills, he needs no replacement.
> 

I'm in 100% agreement with this excellent statement.

Scott Randby