Martin Pool <mbp@...> writes: > On 11 July 2011 03:14, Michael Bienia <michael@...> wrote: > > I guess this is because LP makes it easier to track development related > > contributions through sponsored uploads (just click on "Related software > > and packages" on the LP profile) than through (successfully) contributed > > patches or branches. > > You can look at say https://code.launchpad.net/~mbp/+merges to see > merges someone has done in the past. I hope lp will add a full > timeline view at some point, but that probably won't happen soon. If > there are things that Launchpad could do to help Ubuntu, please file > bugs.
Handy, thanks for the link. My usual expectation is that the person can simply say "oh, I do a lot through [bzr|patches]. Here are links to a few examples." But yes, it's a lot easier to just read what others think of them. > One possible issue with relying mostly on endorsements is that people > probably self-censor concerns or negative experiences from the wiki > page; I admit guilt to "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything" on testimonials. I've never been asked for one from someone I had negative opinions of, though, just neutral. In that case, I just don't bother writing one. > perhaps they raise them in private with the membership board, > and there needs to be a space for this to happen? The DMB mailing list is the right place to send concerns regarding an applicant's suitability. -- Mackenzie Morgan -- technical-board mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/technical-board
