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karish@mindcraft.com (Chuck Karish) writes:
> In article <oT8633w164w@mantis.co.uk> mathew@mantis.co.uk writes:
> > >  I strongly support Henry and Geoff in maintaining high standards for news
> >
> >So do I. All that I ask is that they report errors.
> 
> Not long ago you were demanding that they fix errors.  I'm glad
> this discussion is a bit more focused now.

Well, actually I still think that on software engineering grounds, C News
should fix errors if it can. But I've given up on that approach, because I
know I'm not going to persuade the C News Worshippers to take any notice of
software engineering principles.

> I haven't heard anyone take a principled stand against reporting
> errors.  When a mechanism is found that is robust and inexpensive
> in terms of net and administrative resources I'm sure it will be
> implemented.

Indeed. And my response is that if you can't find a robust and inexpensive
way to report errors, you had better make damn sure you are able to cope with
said errors.


mathew