KDiff3 is in a similar position to GCompris and would not at this benefit from auto closing or extra messaging on MR's
Mar 6, 2023 3:29:12 PM Johnny Jazeix <jaz...@gmail.com>: > Hi, > > for GCompris, we don't have a lot of MR and even if some are old, we still > plan to take over them at some point (we know which ones are unmaintained) so > I think it's preferable to not add messages. > > In a general manner, as said by Carl, MR should not be closed automatically. > > Cheers, > > Johnny > > Le dim. 5 mars 2023 à 11:14, AnnoyingRains <annoyingra...@gmail.com> a écrit : >> For a short amount of time now, there have been some small-scale >> trials of replying to old MRs with a reminder, and suggesting that the >> author closes the MR if it is either no longer needed or if it needs >> more work and the author does not have time for it. >> >> This has appeared to have a positive impact on the state of KDE >> software from this (albeit limited) trial. Some MRs have had renewed >> interest, others have admitted that they had forgotten that the MR >> even existed. >> >> We did consider closing MRs if there was no activity after our ping >> message. **We are no longer planning on doing this**, as it is more >> destructive than helpful. All decisions on if a MR should be closed >> will be left with the maintainers and the person who opened the MR. >> >> So, we need a proper discussion about this, should we send these >> reminder messages at all? If so, how old should an MR be before >> sending this reminder? Should closing the MR even be suggested in the >> message? >> >> If your specific project does not play nicely with this programme, >> please let us know and we can add it to the list of exclusions on our >> KDE Community page. >> >> I need your input, >> - Kye Potter, KDE Gardening
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