Hey Nilesh, On Sun, Feb 08, 2026 at 10:10:32AM +0530, Nilesh Patra wrote: > >While pushing commits to debian packages, I have my @d.o configured >in global gbp.conf and hence that address applies to my commits to >packaging contributions. However, I have another non @d.o address in >gitconfig. > >When I push commits to repos in debian without gbp, it leads to >commits going with non d.o address. Furthermore, I have to double >think if I should use my @d.o when I am forwarding debian patches to >upstream projects v/s when I am not. > >All of this is adding to some confusion and more often than not >leading to commits with a mix of addresses. I don't see any guideline >for usage of debian address. Hence, I'd like to ask is it fine to use >@d.o address for all and any free software related work including >address on commits and even communicating on (other) mailing lists?
It's absolutely fine, yes! Being a DD and being recognised as a Debian maintainer of a package (for example) can be an important part of sharing in the FLOSS community. You're representing Debian and our users, and that's a good thing. I'm a bit mixed in how I do stuff personally - it depends on the project as to which of my addresses I might use. That's as much random history as anything, though. :-) -- Steve McIntyre, Cambridge, UK. [email protected] "War does not determine who is right - only who is left." -- Bertrand Russell
