Reevaluating the "Ubuntu Contributing Developer" status

[Scott Kitterman]

On Wednesday, October 05, 2011 11:40:59 AM Iain Lane wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> Some time ago there were some, ahem, vigorous threads on ubuntu-devel
> about various aspects of the developer membership processes.
> 
> One aspect which the DMB would like to lead an effort to improve, in
> consultation with the wider developer body, is the Ubuntu Contributing
> Developer status.
> 
> This is a way for individuals to gain project membership by way of their
> contributions to Ubuntu development. It confers no upload powers and no
> additional rights or responsibilities beyond those of any other Ubuntu
> member.
...
>   - Is the name Ubuntu Contributing Developer itself clear enough? Does
> 	it communicate the fact that this is “only” a way of getting project
> 	membership?
...

This a problem I believe.  I've thought about it and I think most any name we 
could come up with is problematic.  There are a number of ways people get 
membership and we don't generally give them a special name.  My proposal is 
rename Ubuntu Contributing Developer to Ubuntu Member.

Scott K