On 01/08/2024 13:12, Andrey Semashev via Boost wrote:
Here are what we believe to be the available options.
1.
The C++ Alliance assumes control of the Boost assets, including the boost.org domain name. The Boost Foundation becomes uninvolved in any decisions related to the Boost Libraries. 2.
The Boost Foundation continues to be the stewards of the boost.org domain name and related assets. New assets that are meant to be associated with the Boost Libraries are transferred to the Boost Foundation. In any matters related to the Boost Libraries, the Board will abide by any decisions made by the developers but will no longer vote themselves on issues as they relate to the Boost Libraries unless there truly is no clear consensus or path forward. I'm probably not going to be helpful, but I don't really like either of
On 7/31/24 23:11, Kristen Shaker via Boost wrote: the options, with the first one being slightly less preferable.
Exactly, it's sort of like asking a panel of folks who don't know each other (the developers) to conduct a job interview with two applicants they also don't know. Expect an entirely random answer! People I do know and respect, tell me the website would be safe in the Alliance's hands. Also in the Foundation's hands *provided* they can find a way to work with Vinnie - my understanding is that for several releases now there would have been no releases at all without the Alliance putting resources in. So I guess I'm weakly in the (2) camp. But I would also like to explore the "neutral 3rd party" option to see what that has to offer. Best, John.