[Freeciv-Dev] Re: Submit patch again?

[Bert Buchholz <bertbuchholz@xxxxxx>]

On Wed, Aug 15, 2001 at 12:04:05AM +0200, Karl-Ingo Friese wrote:
> > Ok, sorry, I was too rough. The core was: You were trying to change
> > something at the heart of the server, which would be too big a
> > mouthfull for a first patch. This was my assesment when I first saw
> > your patch. This is supported by the fact that the patch contained
> > bugs. (Which is perfectly understandable, bugs happen to the best
> > programmers when trying to make big changes.)
> 
> Actualy I made the same experience. I submited several patches in
> the past which were either ignored or at first wanted and then
> turned down with some "I will do that by myself when I have the
> time for it" reason. This is quite frustrating and gives me the
> impression that I am more or less wasting my time. No offense
> meant, but I wont submit any further patches to the official
> freeciv project. I will continue to maintain our local mod and
> make a few notices what I did. I will put the diffs on a web
> page so whoever wants them can try them out - or let it be.
> 
> I know how you feel Ben. Actualy, I liked your idea pretty much.
                      ^^^ Actually, my name is Bert :-)

It's good to know that I'm not the only one, but when I read this, I
don't become any more eager to submit any other (non-buggy :) patches.
Maybe not a big loss, most will say now, but you never know, as I said
before, everyone had to begin somewhen.

The earlier you realize that you're going the wrong direction, the better.

So long,
Bert