Debian Science Policy and DEP-14 branch names

[Christian Kastner <ckk@debian.org>]

Hi,

I've become accustomed to the DEP-14 branch names, ie
  * debian/master instead of master
  * debian/<release>
  * upstream/latest instead of upstream
  * etc.

However, the Debian Science Policy Manual currently still maintains
master and upstream as a "should" [1].

Has a policy switch to DEP-14 been discussed before? Would anyone
consider it significant issue if I were to deviate from the current policy?

(Just to be clear: I favor standardization and uniformity over
individual preference).

[1] https://science-team.pages.debian.net/policy/#idm180

Christian