----- Original Message ---- > From: Torsten Curdt <tcu...@vafer.org> > To: community@apache.org > Sent: Wed, September 15, 2010 11:10:21 AM > Subject: Re: "Forking is a Feature" reactions? > > >> Everyone else gets a "working > >> copy" and is expected to create a patch (or patches) and then work to > >> convince a committer to apply them. > > > > That's not the Apache model, fwiw. Collaboration means you work as equals, > > committer status or not. > > Hm? Reality check? > > Usually patches only get applied if committers think they are good > enough and worthy to apply. Not every patch gets applied no matter > what.
And how is that dependent on the version control tool? See, it isn't. It's a function of the community's value system. > >> A distributed version control system is a measure toward eliminating > >> that have/have not distinction; it reduces the barrier to contribution. > > > > No it doesn't. > > I could create the longest thread on this list by saying "Yes, it does!" > ...but maybe let's say - that's what people call a difference in opinion ;) That shouldn't prevent more knowledgable people from correcting you tho. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: community-unsubscr...@apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: community-h...@apache.org