Kaushal Modi <kaushal.m...@gmail.com> writes: >> I reached out to him on e-mail, if he doesn't reply there I'll create >> the issue. Thanks! > > Just saying this based on my personal preference. I would rather > prefer that people directly open an issue on Github than emailing me > personally. > > Reasons: > > - Issues section is there for a reason. If the repo owner did not like > people opening Issues, they would disable that section.
I guess it depends. Some people may not prefer public discussions. At least not always. The question here is not exactly an issue to be fixed, but something much more complex. > - Conversations and discussions are better formatted and readable in > the issue threads. How so? No branching of replies (fixed linear layout). No attachments. Often yet another flavor of markdown. > - If the feature is implemented, I like to link that commit or PR to > that issue so that the entire history and reasoning behind a feature > addition (esp. if it's a breaking one) can be followed through > hyperlinks from the commit log to the issue thread. You can equally link a public email exchange. Best, Ihor
