[wp-pro] wp-pro Digest, Vol 62, Issue 9
Megharaj SH
megharaja at gmail.com
Wed Aug 18 16:45:17 UTC 2010
Hi All,
I am Megharaj, recently i joined this mailing list and i am receiving some
of the opportunities. Now you want to close then definitely its a bad news
for me. Any how thanks for the support in the short time.
Please let me know anybody has any opportunity and interested to provide any
worpdress related work.
Thanks & Regards,
Meg
http://www.FlexTechie.com
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> 1. Re: Discontinuing this mailing list (Christopher Ross)
> 2. Re: Discontinuing this mailing list (Gavin Pearce)
> 3. Re: Discontinuing this mailing list (The eHermit)
> 4. Re: Discontinuing this mailing list (Mike Schinkel)
> 5. WP Designer (Christopher Ross)
> 6. Re: Discontinuing this mailing list (Aubrey Kilian)
> 7. Re: Discontinuing this mailing list (Mark E)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:43:46 -0300
> From: Christopher Ross <cross at thisismyurl.com>
> Subject: Re: [wp-pro] Discontinuing this mailing list
> To: Jane Wells <jane at automattic.com>
> Cc: wp-pro at lists.automattic.com
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> Jane, thanks for the update.
>
> This list has been great to a lot of us and it's been good place to meet
> and connect over the years with both a wonderful group of clients and other
> WordPress developers from around the world.
>
> While I'm sad to see the list discontinue, the reasoning is sound and I
> hope everybody has equal fortunes on other services.
>
> Chris
>
> btw, http://dailyjobfinder.wordpress.com/ is also a wonderful WordPress
> resource.
>
>
>
>
> On 2010-08-18, at 6:27 AM, Jane Wells wrote:
>
> > Hello everyone. When this list was started back in 2005, there were not
> that many WordPress consultants, and not that many people hiring them,
> either. :) As you know, since that time WordPress has grown considerably,
> and the number of people making a living from WordPress-based businesses is
> amazing. There are numerous websites to connect consultants to gigs,
> referral services, help lines, etc. Because that seems to be where the bulk
> of opportunities are getting posted these days, we're going to deactivate
> the wp-pro mailing list this week.
> >
> > Let's face it: when someone says they want to hire someone for a
> WordPress job, making them sign up for a mailing list just to post an ad is
> a little ridiculous when they could go to a site like
> http://jobs.wordpress.net and put up a post that can be easily
> managed/updated in moments as well as being seen by far more people.
> >
> > For anyone subscribed to the list currently wondering where they should
> go now to post jobs/look for consultants, we recommend
> http://jobs.wordpress.net, though other sites such as http://elance.comand
> http://www.odesk.com usually have a lot of WordPress gig listings as well.
> There's also a consultant list at http://codepoet.com.
> >
> > Mailing lists are great for discussions, but they're just not the best
> way to hire people. Thanks for all the good times, and good luck with your
> WordPress businesses!
> >
> > Jane Wells
> > WordPress.org
> > _______________________________________________
> > wp-pro mailing list
> > wp-pro at lists.automattic.com
> > http://lists.automattic.com/mailman/listinfo/wp-pro
>
>
> __
>
> Christopher Ross
>
> Toronto 1 (416) 840-5828
> Fredericton 1 (506) 474-2708
> New Orleans 1 (504) 322 3485
>
> http://christopherross.ca
> http://www.thisismyurl.com
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:29:05 +0100
> From: "Gavin Pearce" <Gavin.Pearce at 3seven9.com>
> Subject: Re: [wp-pro] Discontinuing this mailing list
> To: <wp-pro at lists.automattic.com>
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> >Jane: Let's face it: when someone says they want to hire someone for a
> WordPress job, making them sign up for a mailing list just to post an ad
> is a little ridiculous
>
> >Chris: While I'm sad to see the list discontinue, the reasoning is
> sound.
>
>
> That this list continues to be popular disagrees with the reasoning -
> although there "are" other methods of recruiting WP-Pros out there, the
> fact that this mailing list is often used clearly illustrates that
> people still like hiring from this list, despite the alternatives.
>
> I'd keep it running - just my two pence's worth. That said, I know the
> odds of it being kept once a decision has been made === 0 - I just wish
> Automattic would learn to open up WordPress decisions like this for
> discussion with the community first.
>
> Gav
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: wp-pro-bounces at lists.automattic.com
> [mailto:wp-pro-bounces at lists.automattic.com] On Behalf Of Christopher
> Ross
> Sent: 18 August 2010 14:44
> To: Jane Wells
> Cc: wp-pro at lists.automattic.com
> Subject: Re: [wp-pro] Discontinuing this mailing list
>
> Jane, thanks for the update.
>
> This list has been great to a lot of us and it's been good place to meet
> and connect over the years with both a wonderful group of clients and
> other WordPress developers from around the world.
>
> While I'm sad to see the list discontinue, the reasoning is sound and I
> hope everybody has equal fortunes on other services.
>
> Chris
>
> btw, http://dailyjobfinder.wordpress.com/ is also a wonderful WordPress
> resource.
>
>
>
>
> On 2010-08-18, at 6:27 AM, Jane Wells wrote:
>
> > Hello everyone. When this list was started back in 2005, there were
> not that many WordPress consultants, and not that many people hiring
> them, either. :) As you know, since that time WordPress has grown
> considerably, and the number of people making a living from
> WordPress-based businesses is amazing. There are numerous websites to
> connect consultants to gigs, referral services, help lines, etc. Because
> that seems to be where the bulk of opportunities are getting posted
> these days, we're going to deactivate the wp-pro mailing list this week.
> >
> > Let's face it: when someone says they want to hire someone for a
> WordPress job, making them sign up for a mailing list just to post an ad
> is a little ridiculous when they could go to a site like
> http://jobs.wordpress.net and put up a post that can be easily
> managed/updated in moments as well as being seen by far more people.
> >
> > For anyone subscribed to the list currently wondering where they
> should go now to post jobs/look for consultants, we recommend
> http://jobs.wordpress.net, though other sites such as http://elance.com
> and http://www.odesk.com usually have a lot of WordPress gig listings as
> well. There's also a consultant list at http://codepoet.com.
> >
> > Mailing lists are great for discussions, but they're just not the best
> way to hire people. Thanks for all the good times, and good luck with
> your WordPress businesses!
> >
> > Jane Wells
> > WordPress.org
> > _______________________________________________
> > wp-pro mailing list
> > wp-pro at lists.automattic.com
> > http://lists.automattic.com/mailman/listinfo/wp-pro
>
>
> __
>
> Christopher Ross
>
> Toronto 1 (416) 840-5828
> Fredericton 1 (506) 474-2708
> New Orleans 1 (504) 322 3485
>
> http://christopherross.ca
> http://www.thisismyurl.com
>
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:08:25 -0400
> From: "The eHermit" <Brian at eHermitsInc.com>
> Subject: Re: [wp-pro] Discontinuing this mailing list
> To: <wp-pro at lists.automattic.com>
> Message-ID: <003e01cb3ee7$353ed9b0$9fbc8d10$@com>
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> > I just wish Automattic would learn to open up WordPress decisions like
> this for
> > discussion with the community first.
>
> This decision has been floating around for a while. I remember hearing it
> discussed a few months ago in #wordpress-dev, iirc. In late June I'd
> started discussions with someone about expanding their job board for coding
> jobs partly because of this coming down the line. It just seems to be the
> trend.
>
> Brian Layman
> eHermits Inc.
> Founder and Developer
> brian at ehermitsInc.com
> twitter: @brianlayman
> http://eHermitsInc.com
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:39:30 -0400
> From: Mike Schinkel <mikeschinkel at newclarity.net>
> Subject: Re: [wp-pro] Discontinuing this mailing list
> To: Jane Wells <jane at automattic.com>
> Cc: wp-pro at lists.automattic.com
> Message-ID: <28552144-7341-4806-AE71-AAEB10D5959C at newclarity.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Hi Jane,
>
> If this list is closing it would be really helpful if
> http://jobs.wordpress.net allowed consultants to subscribe to immediate
> email notifications of jobs being posted...
>
> Thanks in advance for considering.
>
> -Mike
>
> On Aug 18, 2010, at 5:27 AM, Jane Wells wrote:
>
> > Hello everyone. When this list was started back in 2005, there were not
> that many WordPress consultants, and not that many people hiring them,
> either. :) As you know, since that time WordPress has grown considerably,
> and the number of people making a living from WordPress-based businesses is
> amazing. There are numerous websites to connect consultants to gigs,
> referral services, help lines, etc. Because that seems to be where the bulk
> of opportunities are getting posted these days, we're going to deactivate
> the wp-pro mailing list this week.
> >
> > Let's face it: when someone says they want to hire someone for a
> WordPress job, making them sign up for a mailing list just to post an ad is
> a little ridiculous when they could go to a site like
> http://jobs.wordpress.net and put up a post that can be easily
> managed/updated in moments as well as being seen by far more people.
> >
> > For anyone subscribed to the list currently wondering where they should
> go now to post jobs/look for consultants, we recommend
> http://jobs.wordpress.net, though other sites such as http://elance.comand
> http://www.odesk.com usually have a lot of WordPress gig listings as well.
> There's also a consultant list at http://codepoet.com.
> >
> > Mailing lists are great for discussions, but they're just not the best
> way to hire people. Thanks for all the good times, and good luck with your
> WordPress businesses!
> >
> > Jane Wells
> > WordPress.org
> > _______________________________________________
> > wp-pro mailing list
> > wp-pro at lists.automattic.com
> > http://lists.automattic.com/mailman/listinfo/wp-pro
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:49:03 -0300
> From: Christopher Ross <cross at thisismyurl.com>
> Subject: [wp-pro] WP Designer
> To: wp-pro at lists.automattic.com
> Message-ID: <5128D081-8B4E-4F50-BACA-C3DB3E663E71 at thisismyurl.com>
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>
> Before the list disappears forever (eek), I need to find a handful of WP
> designers to help on small projects.
>
> Here's the skinny:
>
> I have a small number of design projects that I need to hand off so I'm
> able to focus on work. These are not coding jobs, they're 99% design. If
> you're portfolio is as good as the daily offerings at
> http://www.webcreme.com/ let me know, I'd like to find two or more
> designers to help out.
>
> c.
>
>
> __
>
> Christopher Ross
>
> Toronto 1 (416) 840-5828
> Fredericton 1 (506) 474-2708
> New Orleans 1 (504) 322 3485
>
> http://christopherross.ca
> http://www.thisismyurl.com
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> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:52:03 +0200
> From: Aubrey Kilian <aubreykilian at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [wp-pro] Discontinuing this mailing list
> To: wp-pro at lists.automattic.com
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> Hi,
>
> On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 5:39 PM, Mike Schinkel
> <mikeschinkel at newclarity.net>wrote:
>
> > Hi Jane,
> >
> > If this list is closing it would be really helpful if
> > http://jobs.wordpress.net allowed consultants to subscribe to immediate
> > email notifications of jobs being posted...
> >
> >
> There's an RSS feed? Surely that is sufficient?
>
> Regards
> -Aubrey
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:29:44 -0600
> From: Mark E <mark at edwards.org>
> Subject: Re: [wp-pro] Discontinuing this mailing list
> To: wp-pro at lists.automattic.com
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> On 08/18/2010 03:27 AM, Jane Wells wrote:
> > Hello everyone. When this list was started back in 2005, there were not
> > that many WordPress consultants, and not that many people hiring them,
> > either. :) As you know, since that time WordPress has grown
> > considerably, and the number of people making a living from
> > WordPress-based businesses is amazing. There are numerous websites to
> > connect consultants to gigs, referral services, help lines, etc. Because
> > that seems to be where the bulk of opportunities are getting posted
> > these days, we're going to deactivate the wp-pro mailing list this week.
>
>
> If everyone used that same rationale there'd be no Internet, because
> "back in the day" before the Internet opened up, everyone already had
> ways of communicating and socializing and publishing.
>
>
> > Let's face it: when someone says they want to hire someone for a
> > WordPress job, making them sign up for a mailing list just to post an ad
> > is a little ridiculous
>
>
> The reality is that people have to sign up anywhere in order to post an ad.
>
>
> > Mailing lists are great for discussions, but they're just not the best
> > way to hire people.
>
> Not sure how many lists you've used or for how long, but in my
> experience over the last 15 years of using the 'net, I find that 10's of
> thousands of tech people and potential customers prefer mailing lists.
> I'd bet that there are plenty of consultants on THIS mailing list that
> have gotten a lot of good business here over the years.
>
> Plus having a mailing list adds diversity. Not everyone wants to dig
> through a Web site.
>
> My opinion on closing this list is: -1000000000
>
> Bad idea. Bad for the WP community. Bad for potential WP users.
>
>
> Mark
>
>
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Thanks & Best Regards,
Meg
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