From: James Edward Gray II <james@...>
Date: 2005-10-29T01:43:06+09:00
Subject: Re: Ruby Quiz for building up Ruby?

On Oct 28, 2005, at 10:51 AM, Rob Rypka wrote:

> I think it's a good idea.  Quizzes are great for fun and learning, but
> that doesn't mean the results have to be thrown away.
>
> The only thing to worry about is licensing.  As long as the intentions
> of the quiz are clear, and the participants agree to including the
> code under a Ruby license (or whatever), we should be fine.

I'm all for quizzes that help build Ruby technologies.  I strongly  
encourage library authors to farm some work out to us.  Just try to  
get it down to a small enough piece and announce that you intend to  
steal any posted solutions for whatever purposes.  I'll run them.

> I think the quiz would be on par with the other quizzes, and should be
> considered for inclusion in the regular cycle.  I would participate,
> time allowing.

This is all my fault.  I told Hugh I was concerned you guys wouldn't  
work this problem.  Clearly I was wrong.

What the opinion now that we've seen solutions?  Go ahead and make it  
official or consider it a lesson learned and hope James is more  
intuitive next time?

James Edward Gray II