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What do you propose instead? Why should users always accept and agree with the Debian maintainers' choices, even if they're dumb and produce insecure software?
by Kwpolska 2y ago
What do you propose instead? Why should users always accept and agree with the Debian maintainers' choices, even if they're dumb and produce insecure software? Why should being a volunteer give you a get out of jail free card?
- Daviey 2y agoI propose request, rather than demand. If you don't agree with the maintainers choice and it is a legitimate issue, you could raise the issue with the Debian community and try to get some more support. Alternatively, suggest a fix that meets both requirements (such as a -full package). There is no get out jail card here... just people volunteering their time, and a subset of users that feel they have some sort of entitlement. If I volunteer to pick up trash at my local park, would you demand that I pick up your garbage? No.. that would make you a jerk. I'm an inactive Debian Maintainer and retired Ubuntu core dev, so perhaps my views are biased.. but I really think people should show these volunteers more respect.