Re-aligning the Ubuntu Developer Process

[Mackenzie Morgan]

Martin Pool <mbp at ...> writes:
> On 11 July 2011 03:14, Michael Bienia <michael at ...> 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