Re: Problem using reportbug for *FIRST* time

[Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net>]

On 02/28/2020 02:34 AM, Andrei POPESCU wrote:
> On Jo, 27 feb 20, 07:30:31, Richard Owlett wrote:
> > When I attempted to send the bug the response was:
> >
> > > Connecting to reportbug.debian.org via SMTP...
> > > SMTP send failure: (421, b'buxtehude.debian.org: Too much load; please try
> > > again later'). Do you want to retry (or else save the report and exit)?
> > > [Y|n|q|?]? ?
> > > Y - (default) Yes, please retry.
> > > n - No, save and exit.
> > > q - Quit.
> > > ? - Display this help.
> > > SMTP send failure: (421, b'buxtehude.debian.org: Too much load; please try
> > > again later'). Do you want to retry (or else save the report and exit)?
> > > [Y|n|q|?]? n
> > > Wrote bug report to /tmp/reportbug-timeshift-20200227-5343-vtejhfdd
> >
> > For how long would it have been reasonable to continue retrying?
> > How do I resend it now (I've never knowingly used SMPT)?
>
> #328531

I don't see the connection.

> > Can I send it by e-mail using SeaMonkey?
>
> Probably.

I did. Filed Bug#952690.

> > If so, how do I handle the "X-Debbugs-Cc:" line?
>
> Put it in the body, where the other pseudo-headers are. Do note it will
> be visible in clear in the BTS.

From the perspective of a first time bug user I'm mildly unhappy with
https://www.debian.org/Bugs/Reporting .
It will take significant time to determine IF I can come up with useful 
and practical suggestion(s). Time will tell.

> Kind regards,
> Andrei