Makes me sad: TXPQ
Posted September 09 2008 02:56 AM by Jukka Svahn
There are some things that, in some odd way, make me very unhappy, sad. This time the thing is a somesort of death…
There are some things that, in some odd way, make me very unhappy, sad. Like this sentense that came from the heart of TXPQ project’s owner, Peter aka zero.
Who would like to develop TXPQ into the true community site it was always meant to be?
Dammit, why TXPQ should die? It should still live as it had succefully spread Textpattern’s word. Also one of the greates things were those TXPQ’s Who uses Textpattern -articles, including us, the regular Textpattern designers, developers, members and proud users.
One word Peter, don’t give up. But if it’s gone to this, someone good hearted could give assist and a new home to TXPQ. I would want to, but I don’t have what it takes, I’m no famous and frankly, my heart is stone and dark. But I love that little Textpattern Magazine.
Peter wrote 12. September 2008 05:56 PM:
Thanks for writing this article, Jukka. I don’t want TXPQ to die but I really feel it needs a fresh injection of life and enthusiasm. I feel like it’s needed this from the beginning which I why I have always asked for writers or suggestions, cos I am just one rather crazy old man who has never been a success in worldly terms, so it’s inevitable that TXPQ won’t ever be a thriving, vibrant site while I’m leading it. The interviewees have really made the site interesting and there’s no way those articles should be lost, and I won’t let it happen. However, only Bloke has written an article and he’s in great demand for his plugins and other things (like you) and I don’t expect people busy on the forums to also spend much time with TXPQ. However, surely there are other people with a bit more time who can seize the opportunity, because it surely is a great opportunity for someone.
I doubt your heart is stone and dark, Jukka, and think you probably will be famous one day to some degree cos you got talent and drive, so you have got what it takes. However, I do NOT expect you to do any more than you have already. I appreciate you have other priorities and the same goes for so many other active forum members all doing great things for Textpattern. It is a great community to be part of, even if there is friction from time to time. I just hope there’s someone who can move TXPQ onwards and upwards.