[gmpi] Re: ABI's / Nutshell

On Thu, Feb 24, 2005 at 06:48:07PM -0800, Chris Grigg wrote:
> See separate reply to Jeff.  This feels uncomfortable to me, would 
> you agree?  I have nothing against the use of interface object 
> techniques per se, I'd just hate to see us go down an inappropriate 
> path.  I bet some hybrid approach can be found, but so far no, the 
> issue isn't really solved.

Chris,

I have espoused this sentiment several times.  I've been fairly well
beaten down.  I don't believe external metadata is a good idea.  I don't
want external metadata, and no plugin I write will ever include external
metadata.

But there are enough people who think it's a good idea that I had to do
the same thing I have asked others to do - compromise.   I still,
honestly, do not understand the notion that metadata is not intrinsically
part of a plugin.  I don't think the case has been made, but I don't
really want to fight that fight again.

Tim

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