Voting on PHP features

11 years ago by se8.and@gmail.com — view source

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Hi guys,

I think it could be a nice little improvement to add an extra form field (160
chars max), that would let users quickly comment on why they voted "yes"
or "no".

It would help having a better sense of what's going on and* to understand
why this proposed feature is a good language design or not, without having
to review countless messages on the mailing list.*

My two cents,

Sébastien

11 years ago by Sherif Ramadan — view source

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Hi guys,

I think it could be a nice little improvement to add an extra form field
(160
chars max), that would let users quickly comment on why they voted "yes"
or "no".

It would help having a better sense of what's going on and* to understand
why this proposed feature is a good language design or not, without having
to review countless messages on the mailing list.*

I'm pretty sure that's the purpose of the discussion stage is before a
feature is put to a vote. The purpose of the vote should be pure and
simple. Yay or Nay.

My two cents,

Sébastien

11 years ago by Florian Anderiasch — view source

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Unfortunately my experience with that process has been that many people
will vote who had no part in the discussion.

I don't see a point repeating points of discussion when being in
agreement with people who already stated their opinion, or being
persuaded by arguments given.

I suppose the majority of voters will read the discussion, not
necessarily actively participate. At least that would be sensible, right? :)

Greetings,
Florian

11 years ago by Gwynne Raskind — view source

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Unfortunately my experience with that process has been that many people
will vote who had no part in the discussion.

I don't see a point repeating points of discussion when being in
agreement with people who already stated their opinion, or being
persuaded by arguments given.

I suppose the majority of voters will read the discussion, not
necessarily actively participate. At least that would be sensible, right? :)

Greetings,
Florian

I practically never participate in discussions, but I always read them before voting. As you say, it's just common sense.

-- Gwynne Raskind