Topic: I officially quit the Tech Dev committee (Read 8511 times)

Jean-Luc · « **on:** March 29, 2014, 11:46:39 am »

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I hereby publicly announce that I resign from the TechDev fund committee.

As the Nxt community continues to insist on operating without forming any
official legal entity, I cannot accept the resulting personal legal risk.

I am a software developer and voluntarily write code for the Nxt open source
project. I neither request nor accept any type of compensation for my work,
and I do not provide or offer such compensation to anyone else.

I will not accept any leading or decision making role in the Nxt community,
and will strictly limit my participation to writing software only.
In particular, I will not be involved in any discussions, activities, or
decision making, related to project funding, bounties, rewards, interviewing,
hiring or paying developers, fund administration and allocation, and similar
business or community activities.

When I accepted to be a lead developer for the Nxt project, I explicitly
stated that I will not be anything more than indeed a developer. I am not a
leader of the Nxt project in any way, and refuse to accept a leadership or
management role in it. The decisions I make will be strictly limited to
software architecture and design, and focused entirely on improving the
quality of the core Nxt software.

It is obvious that the current TechDev committee is experiencing problems
and is in need of reorganization, but I am not going to be involved in this.
And I hope my resignation demonstrates that the lack of legal entity behind
Nxt is a blocking issue that will need to be addressed and resolved soon.

Overall I believe that my decision is a positive for the Nxt project, as I
will be able to entirely concentrate on writing code and on the further
development of the Nxt core software.

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gs02xzz · « **Reply #1 on:** March 29, 2014, 11:56:34 am »

Make sense.

LocoMB · « **Reply #2 on:** March 29, 2014, 12:04:17 pm »

I have sent a message to a java expert who may be able to conduct the interviews. He is invested in NXT, and has indicated that while he can not contribute coding time, he may be able to help with getting things organized.

I am waiting for a reply from him.

Come-from-Beyond · « **Reply #3 on:** March 29, 2014, 12:07:58 pm »

I was always impressed by superhuman intuition of BCNext. His position was always crystal clear - max decentralization. Jean-Luc's decision proves that BCNext chose the best person to be the lead dev. Now I worry less about creation of any kind of Nxt "Foundation" coz we still have several clusters of "power" that shapes Nxt.

voldemort628 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2014, 12:19:41 pm »

Quote from: Come-from-Beyond on March 29, 2014, 12:07:58 pm

I was always impressed by superhuman intuition of BCNext.

or BCNext = JL

antanst · « **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2014, 12:25:26 pm »

Quote from: l8orre on March 29, 2014, 12:04:17 pm

I have sent a message to a java expert who may be able to conduct the interviews. He is invested in NXT, and has indicated that while he can not contribute coding time, he may be able to help with getting things organized.

Among the interviewers there should definitely be someone that is already accustomed to the NXT codebase. Plus, the interview is just the first step. The candidate should also be mentored for a while after being hired. Who is going to guide him now?

In my humble opinion, J-L would be the ideal person for this, but given his -understandable and respectable- resignation, it would be prudent not to rush the interviews and instead postpone them indefinitely until the current mess is untangled.

Damelon · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2014, 12:29:38 pm »

Quote from: antanst on March 29, 2014, 12:25:26 pm

In my humble opinion, J-L would be the ideal person for this, but given his -understandable and respectable- resignation, it would be prudent not to rush the interviews and instead postpone them indefinitely until the current mess is untangled.

While the impulse to "halt" is always understandable, it reveals also "linear" thinking.

What is against both being careful *and* putting out feelers?

The "current mess" does not exist in isolation, but is connected to the fact that we have a very narrow base of devs.

Expanding that will most probably give people a feeling of more air and lessen tensions.

LocoMB · « **Reply #7 on:** March 29, 2014, 12:36:49 pm »

As far as I understood, JL will without a problem be able to mentor them.

This will fall into the realm of software architecture and technical contribution.

bitcoinpaul · « **Reply #8 on:** March 29, 2014, 01:29:15 pm »

Quote from: Jean-Luc on March 29, 2014, 11:46:39 am

Overall I believe that my decision is a positive for the Nxt project, as I
will be able to entirely concentrate on writing code and on the further
development of the Nxt core software.

+1

antanst · « **Reply #9 on:** March 29, 2014, 02:56:34 pm »

Quote from: Damelon on March 29, 2014, 12:29:38 pm

While the impulse to "halt" is always understandable, it reveals also "linear" thinking.

What is against both being careful *and* putting out feelers?

The "current mess" does not exist in isolation, but is connected to the fact that we have a very narrow base of devs.

Expanding that will most probably give people a feeling of more air and lessen tensions.

I agree that dev team expansion would, of course, be the best thing for NXT. I'm simply pointing out that I cannot see this hiring process happening without an NXT-experienced developer conducting the interviews, and assigning work to the possible hire as well as mentoring him, at least in the beginning.

Quote from: l8orre on March 29, 2014, 12:36:49 pm

As far as I understood, JL will without a problem be able to mentor them.

This would be great.

CIYAM · « **Reply #10 on:** March 29, 2014, 03:02:56 pm »

Let me just point out that CIYAM Open is available for Nxt to use (and is already being used for the Nxt AT project - http://ciyam.org/open/?cmd=view&data=20140220164742097000&ident=M100V137&chksum=065ecf7d).

No contracts and no employment - only "dibs", "deliverables" and "payments".

There will be *zero* fees charged to Nxt projects listed on CIYAM Open provided that I know who the Project Manager is and that I think the project is worthwhile.

msin · « **Reply #11 on:** March 29, 2014, 03:10:26 pm »

Quote from: antanst on March 29, 2014, 12:25:26 pm

Quote from: l8orre on March 29, 2014, 12:04:17 pm
I have sent a message to a java expert who may be able to conduct the interviews. He is invested in NXT, and has indicated that while he can not contribute coding time, he may be able to help with getting things organized.

Among the interviewers there should definitely be someone that is already accustomed to the NXT codebase. Plus, the interview is just the first step. The candidate should also be mentored for a while after being hired. Who is going to guide him now?

In my humble opinion, J-L would be the ideal person for this, but given his -understandable and respectable- resignation, it would be prudent not to rush the interviews and instead postpone them indefinitely until the current mess is untangled.

I suggest Wesleyh, ChuckOne to conduct the interviews, they are both familiar with Nxt core. Furthermore I would nominate Intmain() or Nexern as a replacement for JL on committee. I think its a good move by JL.

LocoMB · « **Reply #12 on:** March 29, 2014, 03:17:11 pm »

yes, Wesleyh and ChuckOne would be good. I am also hoping for reply from an early NXT investor who is big on java.

In terms of TD, antanst and BaiMangal were on the original voting list and got substantial votes, so they should be asked first.

nexern and Intmain() are also highly competent. Lets see.

msin · « **Reply #13 on:** March 29, 2014, 03:20:40 pm »

Quote from: l8orre on March 29, 2014, 03:17:11 pm

yes, Wesleyh and ChuckOne would be good. I am also hoping for reply from an early NXT investor who is big on java.

In terms of TD, antanst and BaiMangal were on the original voting list and got substantial votes, so they should be asked first.

nexern and Intmain() are also highly competent. Lets see.

Yes, of course, I forgot about non elected committee nominees. Perhaps we can replace with the member who has the next most votes but didn't make the committee for this replacement and for future replacements. I'm confident in any of those members. I think Intmain() would be better utilized as a Nxt Core Dev team memeber, and Nexern should be focused on his projects anyway.

Mistafreeze · « **Reply #14 on:** March 29, 2014, 03:32:27 pm »

Quote from: msin on March 29, 2014, 03:20:40 pm

Quote from: l8orre on March 29, 2014, 03:17:11 pm

yes, Wesleyh and ChuckOne would be good. I am also hoping for reply from an early NXT investor who is big on java.

In terms of TD, antanst and BaiMangal were on the original voting list and got substantial votes, so they should be asked first.

nexern and Intmain() are also highly competent. Lets see.

Yes, of course, I forgot about non elected committee nominees. Perhaps we can replace with the member who has the next most votes but didn't make the committee for this replacement and for future replacements. I'm confident in any of those members. I think Intmain() would be better utilized as a Nxt Core Dev team memeber, and Nexern should be focused on his projects anyway.

This.

I applaud Jean-Luc on making this decision.

msin · « **Reply #15 on:** March 29, 2014, 03:37:57 pm »

Quote from: Mistafreeze on March 29, 2014, 03:32:27 pm

Quote from: msin on March 29, 2014, 03:20:40 pm
Quote from: l8orre on March 29, 2014, 03:17:11 pm

yes, Wesleyh and ChuckOne would be good. I am also hoping for reply from an early NXT investor who is big on java.

In terms of TD, antanst and BaiMangal were on the original voting list and got substantial votes, so they should be asked first.

nexern and Intmain() are also highly competent. Lets see.

Yes, of course, I forgot about non elected committee nominees. Perhaps we can replace with the member who has the next most votes but didn't make the committee for this replacement and for future replacements. I'm confident in any of those members. I think Intmain() would be better utilized as a Nxt Core Dev team memeber, and Nexern should be focused on his projects anyway.

This.

I applaud Jean-Luc on making this decision.

Let's just replace with member who has next most votes, make sure all Tech committee members are okay with that and we'll make the announcement. Also, can the Tech Committee please talk with Intmain() about joining JL on core team, I really think he is a good fit and he's told me several times he will work for free which makes me even more confident he the right choice.

landomata · « **Reply #16 on:** March 29, 2014, 04:49:09 pm »

Quote from: msin on March 29, 2014, 03:37:57 pm

Let's just replace with member who has next most votes, make sure all Tech committee members are okay with that and we'll make the announcement. Also, can the Tech Committee please talk with Intmain() about joining JL on core team, I really think he is a good fit and he's told me several times he will work for free which makes me even more confident he the right choice.

I agree with this plan.....plus Wesley or Chuck can conduct interviews part.

Sebastien256 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2014, 05:02:05 pm »

@ CIYAM Open

Do you plan to apply on Tech Dev committee? Just asking. Imo, you could be a good candidate.

CIYAM · « **Reply #18 on:** March 29, 2014, 05:08:15 pm »

Quote from: Sebastien256 on March 29, 2014, 05:02:05 pm

Do you plan to apply on Tech Dev committee? Just asking. Imo, you could be a good candidate.

No - I don't care much for *committees* myself - I plan to just be an *independent consultant* for the project (also as I am consulting on Nxt AT that could put me in a position of "conflict of interest").

gs02xzz · « **Reply #19 on:** March 29, 2014, 05:27:26 pm »

The Tech Committee is an administration work to mainly make the decision on how to disburse the Tech funds at this moment.

msin · « **Reply #20 on:** March 29, 2014, 06:18:15 pm »

Quote from: gs02xzz on March 29, 2014, 05:27:26 pm

The Tech Committee is an administration work to mainly make the decision on how to disburse the Tech funds at this moment.

I think the Tech Committee (if they are willing) along with the Infrastructure and Marketing Committees could form a Nxt Foundation down the road, once the unclaimed coins are dispersed. They could be the one-stop resource for Nxt, especially if we get business's that need advice on implementing Nxt features, etc..

swartzfeger · « **Reply #21 on:** March 30, 2014, 07:55:51 am »

Quote from: Sebastien256 on March 29, 2014, 05:02:05 pm

@ CIYAM Open

Do you plan to apply on Tech Dev committee? Just asking. Imo, you could be a good candidate.

Initially I thought so, too. Beyond his obvious technical chops, however, is the ability to serve as a contrarian/lone voice of reason.

Now that I think of it, CIYAM is Spock and jl777 is Kirk.

LocoMB · « **Reply #22 on:** March 31, 2014, 07:35:23 pm »

We have not actually announced another member to step up and take Jean-Lucs place in this group.

There has been informal agreement that antanst would be asked if he wishes to join the TechDev Fund committee,

because he was also on the original election and has received several votes.

Since antanst has also participated in the formulation of the NIPs draft, I would like to propose antanst to join the TechDev Fund committee,

if he would accept.

antanst · « **Reply #23 on:** March 31, 2014, 08:46:26 pm »

I believe I could help if I were in the tech commitee, but I'm not going to become a member unless my membership is accepted universally by the current members.

I don't have any intention to cause the slightest unrest, as I can always spend my time more productively by doing what I already do instead of arguing.

msin · « **Reply #24 on:** March 31, 2014, 10:47:03 pm »

Quote from: antanst on March 31, 2014, 08:46:26 pm

I believe I could help if I were in the tech commitee, but I'm not going to become a member unless my membership is accepted universally by the current members.

I don't have any intention to cause the slightest unrest, as I can always spend my time more productively by doing what I already do instead of arguing.

I would say add him and move on, get organized and ready to start spending some Nxt on great upcoming projects.

jabo38 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 03, 2014, 01:02:50 am »

Quote from: Jean-Luc on March 29, 2014, 11:46:39 am

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I am a software developer and voluntarily write code for the Nxt open source
project. I neither request nor accept any type of compensation for my work,
and I do not provide or offer such compensation to anyone else.

When I accepted to be a lead developer for the Nxt project, I explicitly
stated that I will not be anything more than indeed a developer. I am not a
leader of the Nxt project in any way, and refuse to accept a leadership or
management role in it. The decisions I make will be strictly limited to
software architecture and design, and focused entirely on improving the
quality of the core Nxt software.

I feel happy reading this. Now you are not burdened with politics but instead can focus on what you like to do, now you can just work with code! Ultimately, what is best for you will be what's best for everyone else in this regard. Still focused on NXT but now with more precision and clarity. I respect your decision.

EmoneyRu · « **Reply #26 on:** April 03, 2014, 06:24:35 pm »

msin · « **Reply #27 on:** April 04, 2014, 04:17:14 am »

Quote from: EmoneyRu on April 03, 2014, 06:24:35 pm

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I grant my voting power to l8orre and take some break.
God bless Nxt!
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So are you out of committee? Not sure why people put their names up for vote if they cant commit.

bitcoinpaul · « **Reply #28 on:** April 04, 2014, 06:08:56 am »

Politics.

Keep in mind that it is 'only' the committee for the unclaimed funds. Not some fancy foundation like Bitcoin has.

msin · « **Reply #29 on:** April 04, 2014, 03:33:40 pm »

Quote from: bitcoinpaul on April 04, 2014, 06:08:56 am

Politics.

Keep in mind that it is 'only' the committee for the unclaimed funds. Not some fancy foundation like Bitcoin has.

Yes, but there was a lot of effort that went into the setup for voting, and time spent by people to vote.

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