[Python-Dev] Those import related syntax errors again...

[Fredrik Lundh]

Tim wrote:

> [/F]
> > Is it time to shut down python-dev?  (yes, I'm serious)
> 
> I can't imagine that it would be possible to have such a vigorous and
> focused debate about Python development in the absence of Python-Dev.

If a debate doesn't lead anywhere, it's just a waste of time.

Code monkey contributions can be handled via sourceforge,
and general whining works just as well on comp.lang.python.

:::

Donning my devil's advocate suite, here are some recent observations:

- Important decisions are made on internal PythonLabs meetings
  (unit testing, the scope issue, etc), not by an organized python-
  dev process.  Does anyone care about -1 and +1's anymore?

- The PEP process isn't working ("I updated the PEP and checked
  in the code", "but *that* PEP doesn't apply to *me*", etc).

- Impressive hacks are more important than concerns from people
  who make their living selling Python technology (rather than a
  specific application).  Codewise, nested scopes are amazing.
  From a marketing perspective, it's a disaster.

(even more absurd allegations snipped)

Am I entirely wrong?

Cheers /F