http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=52026
--- Comment #9 from Paolo Carlini <paolo.carlini at oracle dot com> 2012-08-20 09:07:26 UTC --- That's a big problem if you are serious about contributing to gcc. See: http://gcc.gnu.org/contribute.html In short, if you don't want to waste time, make sure to obtain, fill and return the forms before sending patches.