On Sun, Oct 12, 2003 at 03:01:39PM +0200, Peter Eisentraut wrote:
> First, I think collecting addresses from users is something that an
> open-source project should never do. It's what makes them stand out from
> packages with annoying license requirements.
Couldn't agree more.
> Third, the method is flawed, because only users that install source
> packages manually are invited to register. I believe that the majority of
> users use prepackaged versions.
Even being a developer does not prevent me from using prepackaged
version for some or even most needs I have. So, yes, I agree completely
here too.
> Fourth, the registration is run not by the project but by a commercial
> company. That seems inappropriate for all the reasons you can imagine.
And another "me too". I'd say let's remove it unless someone has some
good reasoning.
Michael
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