On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 12:03 AM, Thierry Carrez <thierry at openstack.org> wrote: > > Sending emails saying > things are not done the way they should will not get you very far. I'm probably misreading that, but it read like you are discouraging a type of participation. I learn the most from people who think differently than I do, and approach things differently. "Diversity is the canary in the coal mine for meritocracy.", Eric Ries. [1] If you feel there is an opportunity for you to mentor me please do it off list. I'd welcome the chance! Thank you, Lloyd 1. http://www.startuplessonslearned.com/2010/02/why-diversity-matter-meritocracy.html