[SoC] Communicating with potential students

[Jody Garnett]

Frank Warmerdam wrote:
>> For feedback after the deadline we can contact the students (for ones 
>> that have a great idea and make
>> the cut you are probably still interested in their volunteer time); 
>> individual developer lists may want to talk about submissions as part 
>> of figuring out who can mentor what.
> Jody,
>
> I'm not clear on why you think private discussions are bad.  I have been
> answering questions and giving advice to students in any venue I've been
> asked.
>
> Best regards,

Fair enough; by answering in public you encourage other students to come 
forward; and the details are around for next
years students. I am more worried about students getting any idea they 
are on a inside track.

Glad students are contacting you.

Jody