Am 05.03.2011 19:47, schrieb Fabien:

> My message was intentionally rude, and I sincerely apologise
> if I hurted you.

People getting hurt is what's to be /expected/ from intentionally rude 
messages.

Still waiting for an apology to the other people you hurt along the way.

> As a backup hypothesis, I volunteer to build a new site, with
> the help of other volunteers. Here's the plan :
> - right now (or ASAP), display a page announcing that something
> is being done, and launch a new round, ending May 31 (that's
> almost 3 months, might help get more competitors),
> topic is "How will I explain this to Dad ?".
> - before the end of March, set up the ability to browse old rounds
> - before the end of April, set up the ability to submit an entry
> (so sumbissions can start 1 month before deadline)
> - before the end of May, set up a voting system, test-driven by voting
> for the last round that hasn't been voted
> - once all is okay, vote for the new round

Now *that* is a message some three notches more constructive, but...

> If 3 people are joining, that's perfectly doable, IMO.

... making your offer depend on others weakens it quite a lot again. If 
you count on /reliable/ support from others, it won't fly, as 
interruptions due to real-life issues are always a factor to be reckoned 
with. Either it's "I'll be doing this, either way - anyone willing to 
help me is happily invited", or I'd expect efforts to be doomed right 
from the start.

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