Re: my articles and astroturfng LWN

[Dave Phillips]

Jan Nieuwenhuizen wrote:
> Hi Dave,
>
>   

Hi Jan ! Sorry for this delayed reply, I've been a bit overwhelmed here. 
Too much work, too much family stuff going on, too much of everything 
except spare time.


> > If your objection to LWN is re: someone else's comment on my articles
> >     
>
> Yeah, that's it.  Somehow, whenever you write a fine piece on or even 
> mentioning Lily, there are uninformed comments that "need" to be
> replied on -- but I'd rather not do that myself.  You see, I'm biased,
> so it's better to have an independent user comment on this, like
> Valintin ;-)
>
>   

I over-reacted, I re-read the comment and realized it wasn't really 
about my article.


> > then that's fine with me. But if anyone has a problem with my articles 
> > per se I'd prefer they take it up with me, not with my publishers.
> >     
>
> Of course.  And if I like your articles, eg I really enjoyed your
> last week's Progress Report part I, to whom should I send an email?
>
>   

It's fine if you want to send something directly to me, or you can leave 
comments at the end of my articles. Comments are always good, my 
publishers like to see them too.


> > Of course it should be obvious from these articles just how I feel about 
> > LilyPond :
> >     
>
> Yes, sometimes I'm even afraid it's a bit too obvious... and thanks
> a lot for that!
>
>   

Well, if it wasn't such great software I'd be less enthusiastic. 
However, it is such great software, and I shall continue to shout 
(sing?) its praises. :)

Best regards to you and Han-wen, and major props to all LP developers 
and community members. LilyPond rules.

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