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Subject: Re: [Ksummit-2008-discuss] How many contributors are we losing
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Hugh Dickins wrote:
> 
> We've had some great contributions from drive-bys down the years, 
> and I see that as a gain rather than a loss.  I suppose it's a
> half-full versus half-empty perception.
> 

Well, it can be a blessing and it can be a curse.  It mostly depends on 
if anyone else is willing to take over the maintenance afterwards.

	-hpa