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Bug#841294: Global Ballot Thoughts




I'd really like to see the TC offer at least the following advice:

1) We believe that strong evidence is required to hold back integrating
new versions of software like global.  The burden of proof is on those
who propose not to update, not on those who would like Debian to contain
current upstream features.

2) This burden has not been met with regard to htags and regressions
related to htags.

3) Delays in discussion of this issue over the year suggest that having
more people involved in maintaining the global package would help
address  a perception that the maintainer is blocking forward progress.

I don't think I'd support giving global to someone else.  I don't think
we even need to say "Ron you did something bad."  I do think that Ron
contributed to  a harmful perception that damages those who would use and
contribute to global in Debian.
I think taking steps like involning others in the process would be good
in fighting that perception and would be good for the package at a
technical level.
If we can find a path forward that gets a new global into Debian, I'd be
happy only offering advice.  If we get stuck doing that, I think we need
to overrule something.


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