Bug#160529: ASK is RFPed
On Fri, Sep 26, 2003 at 09:55:01AM -0400, Marco Paganini wrote:
> Hi Robert, Larry,
>
> > It does indeed sound a lot like spam; I wouldn't be surprised if I just
> > deleted it without even reading the body.
> >
> > Maybe you could make it contain the original Subject? A standard response
> > prefix such as "Re: $subject" would be nice.
>
> Even though it keeps the "In-Reply-To" header reference right, it does
> not seem to be enough. The subject contain a "key" to find the original
> message, hence the strange number. I'm considering moving the number inside
> the body of the message, even though it would make it more vulnerable to
> autoresponders (they normally keep the body, not the subject).
I suggest you keep it in the Subject, but not replacing the original one. For
example if my message has subject "Foobar", then the response could be
something like "Re: foobar (blah)", where "blah" is the code number.
> > This is something you need to decide yourself, I'm afraid. You can always
> > try and if you don't like it leave the task for someone else.
>
> OK. You had me convinced. I'll change it to ITP, read the whole
If you want to ITP, retitle the bug ASAP to avoid confusion.
> documentation, see what's wrong with the package and fix it. Then, there's
> a million questions more, like "How do I make it available in the Debian
> archives?" and so on...
When you think the package is in shape (try running lintian on it), send me
the sources (orig.tar.gz, diff.gz and dsc) on private mail. I'll sponsor it.
P.S: please keep the CC to 160529@bugs.debian.org
--
Robert Millan
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thing made, and neither in possession nor in his own mastery; wherefore he
gives and hoards not, and is free from care, passing ever on to some new work."
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