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Date:      Tue, 3 Jun 2014 15:38:17 -0700
From:      Eitan Adler <lists@eitanadler.com>
To:        mexas@bris.ac.uk
Cc:        matthias.andree@gmx.de, marino@freebsd.org, freebsd-ports@freebsd.org, shurd@sasktel.net
Subject:   Re: [FreeBSD-Announce] FreeBSD bug tracking moves from GNATS to Bugzilla
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On 3 June 2014 14:58, Anton Shterenlikht <mexas@bris.ac.uk> wrote:
>>There are also other mechanisms.  For example, mailing lists.
>
> We were repeatedly told in this list that the preferred
> way to let people know of the issue is to file a PR.
> Posting something to ports@ is the easiest route (for me, at least),
> however, I take the trouble to use the send-pr route.
> Registration is not the issue, it's the need to login
> every time and having to store yet another passwd that
> is frustrating.

We understand this.  We expected this.  I hope you understand our
concern about the need to have an email that "confirmed valid".

At the moment anon-email works.  We will be closely watching this space.

> I get the spam issue, but perhaps the fact that the ability
> to send PRs with no extra login step is highly valued
> by some, deserves another thought.

This isn't about spam but about the need to engage bug reporters.




-- 
Eitan Adler



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