"Bruce D'Arcus" <bdar...@gmail.com> writes:
> I've been thinking about this general issue over the past year, as > it's a common problem regardless of project, hosting platform, etc. > > I do agree in general that situations where submission of ideas and > patches languish without attention are a problem. > > But while I don't think there are any easy answers, I do think clarity > upfront can help. > > For example, perhaps there needs to be a prominent statement early on > this page, which states upfront how the community vets new ideas or > patches, what someone who submits such can expect, including in terms > of timeline, and how to interpret lack of response? > > https://orgmode.org/worg/org-contribute.html > Yes, we can certainly help manage expectations, which I think is going to be more effective. At the very least, it is a good place to start. Perhaps it would be worthwhile if everyone interested in this issue have a look at what is on worg about contributing and propose some additions/updates? Responding to essentially just flag you have seen the patch message really only adds noise and may even 'drown out' those responses which add real 'value' to any discussion. I also doubt that asking people to do this would actually result in any actual change of behaviour by subscribers. -- Tim Cross
