[Search-l] Simpy Chichimichi - "Wikia Search - Not Happening"

[Jimmy Wales]

Aerik Sylvan wrote:
> Perhaps a month ago I wrote and asked if anyone on the list had the 
> prerequisite knowledge of java and time and ability to set up a 
> lucene/nutch setup on a/some server(s).  I did not see any replies.  
> Also, traffic on the list seems to have pretty much died off.  So, 
> despite some great discussions, I believe a lot of folks may share my 
> perception that right now at least, this is not going anywhere.

This is my fault.  We have been involved with a long process of hiring, 
and then I spent 2 months traveling all over the world.  But things are 
moving forward!

> However, I think that you should recognize that we're fans.  We're here 
> because we like the idea, no matter how much criticism we may offer.  

And I like criticism.  Criticism I can deal with.

> I'd like to suggest that, if this really is moving forward, more 
> transparency on the part of Wikia corporation might help with our 
> perceptions... we'd all love to know what's going on. 

Ok.  I don't think anything is stalled, but I do see that this list has 
not been kept as up-to-date as it should be.

We have a big announcement soon.  Possibly today.  I would blurt it out 
right now, but I better wait until they wake up in California. :)

--Jimbo