[db-wg] Discussion and Decision making in the DB-WG

Colleagues

I would like to clarify a couple of points here in case anyone has
doubts. I often get heavily involved in some discussions on the
mailing list. I sometimes have strong views and probably come across
as quite pushy. But I always present arguments to support my
viewpoint. I am not one of those who make a bold headline and then
disappear behind a rock, expecting you to just accept my comment. Of
course I am not always right. I am happy to hear from anyone who
(partially) disagrees with me or others as long as you offer some
arguments to support your viewpoint. I also like to hear from people
who (partially) agree with me or others. We don't get a lot of people
joining discussions on this mailing list. That's one of the reasons I
reply to many comments to try to keep the discussion alive. Sometimes
someone makes a comment, no one responds and the conversation dies.
But on the other hand, by replying to many of the comments, some
people may see me as talking over you. It is a fine line to get it
right. The bottom line is, if more people were involved in
discussions, expressing a range of supported views, I could say less
or even shut up. To make decisions it is always better to have
multiple views.

When it comes to decisions, if I have been heavily involved in a
discussion I always step back from the final decision. In those cases
William will make the decision. So just because I am a co-chair and
push a particular view does not mean it is a done deal.

It really would help if more people expressed opinions on these issues
we try to develop...

cheers
denis
co-chair DB-WG