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To be honest I was bit demotivated by the descision of Kasper. At least for some hours but then I talked to some people who really helped me with the right words. Thanks to Gina and Peter for that! But I thought a lot of my role and place in the commmunity. I don't came to a satisfying result but that made me think a lot about motivations.
I talked to some people and asked them why they do what they do and what their goals are. It was not too surprising, that all of them had their very own reasons. Some had the motivation that they want to join the core-team. Some only wanted to be part of something nice. Some want's to be recognized and other just want to use it to earn money. This talks whery very important to me and I'm still think about this.
If you are interested in my motivations I can just say it's my life. I started TYPO3 almost 4 years ago because I had to use it. But more and more I stumbled into the community and found a bunch of friendly people. Many of them could be my friends and some of them are my friends now. So for me TYPO3 became something special I really live to share my time for. Unfortunately I can't explain it in words. Maybe I can when I thought about it more than I did now. ;-)
So now it's your task! I really please you to tell me your personal motivation to be part of this community. Why do you contribute? Why don't you? What is your target? If you don't want write here in public, just write me a pm to community(at)typo3-unleashed.net.
I hope for a lot of commenty this time. Please don't disappoint me! I count on you! :-)
Greets,
Thomas
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May 9, 2007
12:56
Also I feelt a bit sad after kaspers decision, but I respect it.
For me his philosophy was a main motivation and one of the main point why TYPO3 is something special.
Also now it is one of the main motivation: many of peoples works a part of their live and share their work with others - So kaspers philosophy "inspiring people to share" should always be part of TYPO3 and our motivation...
Of course the snowboardtour is another one ;-)
Greetings
May 18, 2007
14:10
Watching Kasper's video made me wonder if he was joking or not. I mean, he could have done it either way you know. But then, I understood that he actually was resigning.
Well to me, that's pretty fair. He achieved something great. I'm pretty sure he didn't know where he would end up when he started his Typo3 project. But he -at least- realized the potential of it and lots of us followed him in that way.
Now that he can be sure his baby isn't in bad hands, he's completely right to decide wether or not he'd continue the 'party'. I even think it's better.
Kasper feels it's time for him to do something else AND knows Typo3 is in good hands. It's -though- time to contemplate his achievement and enjoy the rest of his life.
Fair well mister Kasper, the king's dead ;)
L.
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I also came to Typo3 because I 'had' to, meaning the demand was there, and I was asked to learn it.
I really found Typo3 to be a pain in the ass, meaning overly complicated, always breaking, poorly documented. But somehow I'm the right "type" of person to be able to take that on as a challenge.
Fast forward to now: Again, I am using it because it's the right tool for the job. Being a part of the community or 'giving back' provides a feeling of investment - it makes the experience of Typo3 whole and more human.
When I'm honest, I can say that my motivation lies somewhere in the realm of "I know that I can help improve the experience of others" I want other people who "have to learn it" to have a better experience than I did.
Thanks for the great post, and cheer up! You've done some amazing things in this community. I know you have more tricks up your sleeve.
Sudara