Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2014 22:40:31 +0100 (BST) From: Anton Shterenlikht <mexas@bris.ac.uk> To: lists@eitanadler.com, marino@freebsd.org Cc: ports@freebsd.org, theraven@freebsd.org, vmagerya@gmail.com, uqs@freebsd.org Subject: Re: [FreeBSD-Announce] FreeBSD bug tracking moves from GNATS to Bugzilla Message-ID: <201406032140.s53LeV2W011744@mech-cluster241.men.bris.ac.uk> In-Reply-To: <CAF6rxgm1n-1aYKH83-vPOS9V8X9yyt8ad1q3p3Hsty0UfswSmw@mail.gmail.com>
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>On 3 June 2014 10:11, John Marino <freebsd.contact@marino.st> wrote: >> ... it's doubtful most folks unwilling to register are >> about to make a meaningful report... > >This is *not* the reason for registation. > >The reason for registation is that we know from experience that having >a way to talk with the reporter drastically increases the chance that >the bug will get fixed. Registration offers verification of the >submitters email. >We would rather get fewer higher quality and more engaged bugs than >what we've had in the past where bugs were a one way vent. > >To preempt the next question: why don't we allow users to submit via >email but verify with a token? That system isn't possible with how >the gateway is set up now. Its a long term possability. If someone >wants to help set that up please contact me offline (at bugmeister@). > >What about bug followups via email? That one won't be supported for a >bit as we get used to bugzilla. It certainly on the cards to support >in the future. Will send-pr continue to work or not? Anton
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