new DIP5: Properties 2

[Andrei Alexandrescu]

Jason House wrote:
> 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.

Why do you assume bugzilla is ineffective? I think it's a lifesaver.

> 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?

Walter is cautiously optimistic about DIP. He'd be as happy to give them 
a try as anyone else.


Andrei