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RE: Goodbye XML-Deviant

• To: "Micah Dubinko" <micah@d...>,<xml-dev@l...>
• Subject: RE: Goodbye XML-Deviant
• From: "Paul Spencer" <xml-dev@b...>
• Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 17:11:00 +0100
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• In-reply-to: <4328E50F.1030302@d...>

That's a shame. I am a (very) infrequent poster here, mainly because I just
can't keep up with the more interesting discussions. That made xml-deviant
really useful. Of course, I never said that when support might have kept it
going :-(

Still, good luck with the new column.

Paul Spencer

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Micah Dubinko [mailto:micah@d...]
> Sent: 15 September 2005 04:06
> To: xml-dev@l...
> Subject:  Goodbye XML-Deviant
>
>
> In case you didn't notice, a new XML-Deviant column is out this week on
> http://www.xml.com, and it opens with the following Editor's Note:
>
> """
> /In this column, Micah Dubinko concludes XML.com's longest running
> column, XML-Deviant, by looking back at how things have changed and how
> they've stayed the same. It's time for XML.com to evolve, now that the
> classic era of core XML specifications is ending. Part of that evolution
> includes saying goodbye to an old, valued friend so that room can be
> made for something new. Dubinko is working on some new column ideas and
> will return next month./
> """
>
> First of all, that explains why I was recently researching permathreads,
> no? :) In the early days, XML-Deviant was a straight-up summary of the
> goings on from the xml-dev list. As time went on, it gradually broadened
> out to cover more community issues. At least it went out on a very
> fitting note.
>
> All things must end, but an end is just a beginning for something else.
> I've posted to my blog about it:
> http://dubinko.info/blog/2005-09/deviant.html
>
> So, let me hear your ideas for a replacement column. Add comments to the
> blog or send me direct email. Think broadly, beyond what the die-hards
> that hang out on xml-dev might be interested in. Your thoughts will help
> me filter my idea pool, and maybe even suggest some new avenues.
>
> What kind of column will generate lots of regular readers?
>
> Thanks!
>
> .micah
>
> --
> 100% Personal opinion
>
>
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