new DIP5: Properties 2

[Jason House]

Andrei Alexandrescu Wrote:

> grauzone wrote:
> >> This is *exactly* why I said DIPs need to have some form of editorial
> >> control.
> > 
> > I agree. DIPs shouldn't just be "newsgroup postings with higher 
> > exposure". At least we'd need a higher entry barrier, like some checking 
> > for formal requirements. Yay for bureaucracy.
> 
> I agree. That bureaucracy should be community-enforced; Walter and I 
> lack the resources to add to organizing DIPs, though we'd be glad to try 
> them.
> 
> 
> Andrei

I'm coming to the sad conclusion that DIPs will be as ineffective as bugzilla. I haven't seen Walter voice an opinion on any DIP so far. We desperately need to get a DIP through a full cycle. Has anything gotten past the draft stage?