Bug#162120: debian-policy: Deletion of configuration files--should it be preserved?
Anthony Towns <aj@azure.humbug.org.au> writes:
> On Tue, Sep 24, 2002 at 09:05:12PM -0700, Thomas Bushnell, BSG wrote:
> > I didn't say that it was the best way to go about things; even Manoj
> > didn't say that.
>
> So you're saying bugs should be filed to encourage packages to choose
> a less optimal way of doing things than what currently happens?
Geez, no. I've said it like a jillion times. I'm happy with *either*
of two solutions: change policy to match current practice, or change
current practice to match policy.
> And, further, you don't actually care which is the best solution, but
> you're trying to sanctify it for future generations?
Geez, no. Duh.
> Look everyone, the policy process failing as you watch!
Only because some people, well, you, think that it doesn't really
matter *what* policy says.
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