Re: http://www.pgsql.com/register/submit.php

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Peter Eisentraut [mailto:peter_e(at)gmx(dot)net]
> Sent: 12 October 2003 14:02
> To: PostgreSQL Development
> Subject: [HACKERS] http://www.pgsql.com/register/submit.php
>
> I've always been uneasy about the notice at the end of the
> installation process that asks the user to register at
>
> http://www.pgsql.com/register/submit.php
>
> Now some users have also complained to me about that, so I'm
> wondering what others think about it.
>
> First, I think collecting addresses from users is something
> that an open-source project should never do. It's what makes
> them stand out from packages with annoying license requirements.

Agreed.

> Second, do we really get anything useful out of those registrations?
> Maybe in the early days, anyone who was insane enough to try
> PostgreSQL was worth rejoicing about, but now I think we get
> a pretty good overview over the uses in other ways.

No, even I can't get to the data. See your fourth reason.

> Third, the method is flawed, because only users that install
> source packages manually are invited to register. I believe
> that the majority of users use prepackaged versions.

Agreed.

> Fourth, the registration is run not by the project but by a
> commercial company. That seems inappropriate for all the
> reasons you can imagine.

Agreed.

> Comments?

I think it should be removed.

Regards, Dave.