In comp.lang.javascript message <
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Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:25:00, Thomas 'PointedEars' Lahn
In that case we would need another FAQ not maintained by TL. To be
effective, a FAQ maintainer must be a competent communicator. Mere
knowledge is insufficient.
Knowledge in general is helpful. Technical knowledge EcmaScript,
browsers, html, css, OOD is an important trait.
Communication is an essential trait for the job.
Communication includes FAQ editing which includes coherent, succinct
writing as well as clean code.
Communication also includes listening understanding, and seeing things
from others' perspective.
Listening entails providing feedback, e.g. "it sounds like you're
saying [...]" or "did you mean [...]". In contrast, replies like
"irrelevant" and "fallacy" and especially childish things like "score
adjusted" hinder communication and decimate the quality of the group.
Such things discourage brainstorming.
Garrett : assuming that you still have FAQ-editing powers, I suggest
that you add to it a note that it is not currently being updated.
Will do. Today, the weather is extraordinarily beautiful. Perhaps
tonight or tomorrow.
Let it also have a link to something called "Thomas's ECMAScript FAQ",
on his site, where he can write to his heart's content.
Where will the FAQ will be hosted? By whom it will be maintained and
by what process will the maintainer will be chosen? So far, it looks
as if Lahn is the only candidate.
I was pulling for Weiss, RobG, or Juriy. IMO, Lasse would also be a
good maintainer, if he has time for it.