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Q. What role should I request in the java-net project?

A. Because the https://java-net.dev.java.net/ project is the "Java Community's watercooler," it is not necessary to request any role in this special project. All java.net members are automatically granted Observer rights in the java-net project. However, because this is automatic, the java-net project will not show up on your start page, https://www.dev.java.net/servlets/StartPage. Of course, you don't really need it to show up on your start page because it is in the left nav bar of every project page, the first item on the list under Get Involved at the top.

However, if you just want java-net to appear on your start page, then request the Observer role and sooner or later it will be granted and java-net will appear on your start page.

Note that although you may be a developer, it does not make sense to request the Developer role for the java-net project. There is no code there to develop. Similarly, unless you want to write the Community Manager a letter volunteering to help maintain the web pages in the java-net project, it makes little sense to request Content Developer or Project Owner roles.

For information about roles you might want to request in other projects, see the Project roles help. It is unlikely that it makes sense to request any role for the java-net project, unless you want to see it on your start page as described above.

If you are eager to request a role in some project, please go directly to the Help Wanted ads and see if you can find a match with your skills! Another approach is to browse through the project directory and look for a project that captures your interest. Request Observer role, then send the project owner email volunteering to help.

-- Main.marla_parker - 14 Sep 2004