On 29 November 2012 10:34, Katrin Fischer <Katrin.Fischer.83@web.de> wrote:
Hi all,
We already agreed some time ago that the patch writer and the patch sign offer should not be from the same company/library/party. I would really like to extend that rule to also apply for patch writer and QA team member. For 3.12 we got a big QA team, which is great, because with all the ongoing work we are going to need it. And it also gives us more options and flexibility when it comes to these kinds of questions.
I would like to get your opinions on this, can we agree on this new rule?
Not being part of the QA team, but speaking as Release Maintainer, I think this is a great idea. First up people who are from the same organisation could comment on the patch, I shouldn't QA this, can someone else. If no one does step up, or everyone says no I can't. I think as a last resort we could allow it. But only as a last resort. Hope this makes sense, and to continue in my habit of quoting Tolkien for no good reason. "Short cuts make for long delays." ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit Chris