❦ 9 avril 2019 08:41 +10, Ben Finney <bignose@debian.org>: >> >> yes, it can be done, but it is a lot more work for individual >> >> packagers. >> > >> > Sure. And, on the other hand, providing an APT repository for arbitrary >> > packages of unknown copyright status is also a lot of work to expect >> > disinterested volunteers to do without motivation. >> >> Disinterested volunteers are never forced to work for Debian. > > Yes, that's why I said “expect” and not “force”. Being forced is the definition of expect. "to consider bound in duty or obligated they expect you to pay your bills" <https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expect> >> What is the point of being so negative? > > Not sure who you're addressing here, and I'm sorry if the discussion > appears negative to you. I am addressing you. You try to dissuade people on the basis this is work you are not interested to do. If someone was implementing PPA/DPA, what would be the downside for people not interested in them? None. You can just ignore the feature. -- Must I hold a candle to my shames? -- William Shakespeare, "The Merchant of Venice"
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