[NGO] Re: plone vs drupal at Greenpeace UK

[Paul Everitt]

On Jun 26, 2006, at 10:32 PM, Duane Raymond wrote:

>
>>> It seems to me that they could be doing themselves a
>>> disservice by not talking to the Plone community. What if
>>> they'd come on this list, or on plone-users? I bet there
>>> would've been dozens if not hundreds of responses
>>> from people
>>> eager to share experiences and dispel myths.
>
> Actually - as I also know Rob (who project managed the GP
> requirements process) I tried to get a few Plone networks to
> respond.  I both emailed ZEA Partners and the ZopeUK Association
> lead 3-4 weeks before the presentation happened - and on the
> issue of GP UK bid I heard nothing back as to if someone acted on
> it (someone obviously did - but I don't know if it came via one
> of those networks) - all despite chasing several times.

I spent two hours chatting with Rob, even though he said he wasn't  
going the Zea network route, I still made an appointment and tried to  
help out.  He did get an in-person pitch from a Plone company, I  
believe.

--Paul