On 2017-07-23 19:38 -0400 Eli Schwartz wrote: >On 07/23/2017 07:08 PM, Dan Printzell wrote: >> Hi, my name is Dan and I'm currently reading up on what is needed to become >> a TU. I'm doing this because I'm interested in maintaining the dlang >> packages, now that Dicebot left. But before I decide anything I want to know >> what is needed from me and how the whole process works. >> >> So far I've read these links: >> https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Trusted_Users >> https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/AUR_Trusted_User_Guidelines >> https://aur.archlinux.org/trusted-user/TUbylaws.html >> >> So I was wondering if anyone had any links that I could read or any tips to >> think about before I decide if I want to take the next step. > >I believe that covers most of it. You should probably be prepared for >anthraxx to go over your AUR packages with a fine-toothed comb looking >for every conceivable mistake you could make though. :D > >Really, the main thrust of it is finding a TU to sponsor you, and making >a good case as to what you want to accomplish as a TU and what your >previous track record is in the Arch/FOSS community as a way to gauge >what kind of maintainer you would be. > >In my experience lurking here, most people who can make a coherent >argument for all those things tend to be accepted. Good luck! :) > >-- >Eli Schwartz >
Generously bribing existing TUs with fresh tacos can also help to swing the vote in your favor. There's a lot of us now though so it will be expensive. The TU system is basically a pyramid scheme. The earlier you get in, the more tacos you net.
