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From: Christopher <ctubbsii@apache.org>
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:16:26 +0000
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Subject: Re: [DISCUSS] Graduation
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On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 11:23 AM Josh Elser <elserj@apache.org> wrote:

> On 6/26/17 6:27 PM, Christopher wrote:
> > I think it would be in Fluo's best interests to start the graduation
> > process. We've added one new committer, and have had several successful
> > releases. I think it's clear that the PPMC understands what is required
> of
> > them from the Foundation and is prepared to meet those requirements.
> >
> > While I would still be more comfortable with more committers coming on
> > board, I don't think this is a blocker for graduation. Given the niche
> > nature of Fluo, it is going to be hard to attract new committers no
> matter
> > what stage we are in (incubation or TLP). I don't think this is
> reflective
> > of its ability to survive as a TLP. What matters is that we understand
> how
> > to add new committers when they do come and there isn't much left to
> learn
> > from incubation.
> >
> > What does the rest of the PPMC think about applying for graduation?
>
> Can't argue with that logic. I'd say Fluo is more like niche on top of
> niche. I don't recall seeing any chatter on general@incubator on the
> subject of "expected community size" nor have I looked through
> graduations that define how many committers are added.
>
> Anyways, I'm hesitant on graduation given the small, close-knit
> community, but have no concern with those members running a successful TLP.
>


I share the concern on the small close-knit community, and I think that's
something we'd have to keep working on as a TLP, and a line item to be
covered in our regular board reports as a TLP. I just don't see incubation
as helping with that any time soon.

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