On Wed, Dec 17, 2003 at 11:27:05AM -0800, Jeremy Boynes wrote: > We have to have some form of time limit or no decision is reached. > Normally it is 72 hours but I thought, given the nature, that allowing > an additional 48 was a reasonable thing to do.
All I'm saying is that you don't have to have a strict deadline. Doing so only discourages latecomers from voicing their opinions. This is an abnormal vote as ASF votes go. Normally, there is an obvious majority that emerges quickly after a vote is called. If there is a divide, the topic is usually discussed some more until a compromise can be reached. We want to avoid situations where a latecomer shows up and it is their vote that tips the scales. The results of such a hypothetical vote would not be indicative of a united community. -aaron
