Re: [phplib] [RFC] Future of phplib From: Dima Nemchenko (Dima.Nemchenko <email protected>)
Date: 07/21/01

Björn Schotte wrote:

> * Dima Nemchenko wrote:
> > fact that SourceForge is a such well-known "brand" in
> > the Open Source
>
> Maybe, but maybe not
>
> > It will, if nothing else, serve to show that PHPLib exists,
>
> *laugh* sorry, but see the point at the end of the mail.
> You don't get a project alive only because of moving it
> to SourceForge.
>
> > So, definitely yes, lets move this to SourceForge and show the world that
> > there is such a thing as PHPLib, and that it's a living,
>
> Moving PHPLib to SourceForge doesn't buy you anything. By
> moving it to SF, the project won't get alive automagically.
> (If e.g. the mood of maintainers doesn't change in the sense
> of contributing to the project)
>
> So it's not the truth that it's a "living project" (sounds
> like marketing speech) by moving it to SF.
>

Hahaha.

My point is, how many developers "cruise" SourceForge looking for a project to
work on, versus how many might stumble upon phplib.netuse.de?

Or, how many web programmers go to SourceForge and type in "PHP library
sessions"? How many then see no PHPLib.

Are you telling me that doesn't discourage people? It may be sad, but the world
we live in relies on projecting an image, especially for the vast majority who
don't have time/can't be bothered to research their choices, but rely on first
impressions. And I ain't a "marketing suit".

I think you miss the point of SourceForge--no one is saying anything about
"automagically" resuscitating a project. But SourceForge was specifically set
up to help demonstrate the sense of community an Open Source project already
has. If others see PHPLib, they are more likely to help. Even if "the mood of
maintainers doesn't change", there's a better chance of attracting new
developers. I would think that's an indisputable fact.

Regards, 

--

:D_ima
Dima Nemchenko <Dima.Nemchenko <email protected>>

"Open source code is like lobster--most people who haven't tried it don't like
the way it looks. But those who try it, love it."

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