William Case said the following on 01/17/2008 09:46 AM Pacific Time:
I use the number and length of OT as a measure of the success of the latest Fedora release. The sooner the OT starts and the greater the number of replies, usually means fewer problems to report and fix. I confess to enjoying -- usually late at night when I don't really want to start something new -- the community blather that takes place. Gossip, ribbing each other, righteous indignation, exchange of OT information and speculation can be important glues to building a community that can be counted on when something really goes wrong.
You make some good points. If I'm in the minority I can accept that :) John