Raphael Hertzog <hertzog <at> debian.org> writes: > [AMs] would not be forced to use the system, but they would just be forced > to provide the mbox when someone is put on hold. This would facilitate > transitions between AM.
No one can be forced to do anything in Debian. This is one of the things that makes it different from other organizations, even from other volunteer organizations. In other volunteer organizations, accepting a position implies an obligation to do the work associated with that position; but in Debian a Developer can hold a position such as AM without doing the work that goes with it. This principle is established in the constitution (ยง2.1). This makes Debian somewhat special. For those with Debian titles it's comfortable because there are never any grounds for criticism. On the other hand it is a problem when a member exercises this right in such a way that others are prevented from reaching their goals. Combined with the principle of territoriality (according to which exclusive powers are assigned to many positions) you have a recipe for deadlock and frustration. I don't expect these principles to be changed any time soon and so I don't have much hope that Debian will become more efficient or that participating in Debian will become less frustrating in the future. -- Thomas Hood -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
