On 08/03/2011 12:23 PM, Chase Douglas wrote: > On 08/03/2011 12:14 PM, Mackenzie Morgan wrote: >> On Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 3:07 PM, Chase Douglas >> <chase.doug...@canonical.com> wrote: >>> What is the policy for email applications? Can anyone apply this way, or >>> is it only under specific circumstances? >> >> Split votes go to the mailing list to try to find enough +1s after a meeting. >> Board members can email in advance a +1/-1 if they have no questions >> (either because they didn't to start with or because they already >> talked to the person) >> >> The only time I've seen the application be done *completely* in email >> was when there was a 9-person-ish queue. > > Ok, that's evidence of what's been done in the past, but what is the > policy? Can I do it myself? I'm asking because I seriously would rather > do apply through email than get up at 6 AM on a Monday morning, hoping > there's a quorum :).
In my experience with various projects and communities, review processes that are done entirely by email or bug queues are generally less responsive, not more responsive. Regular time-based meetings are a useful social motivator. And, as an applicant, a multi-week email thread picking over their credentials is likely to be far more daunting than a quick discussion on IRC. But, this is a decision for the DMB, or if they choose to escalate it, a decision for higher community authorities. They understand the concern raised by several community members (including you), so it's time to step back and allow the community process to operate. Allison -- ubuntu-devel mailing list ubuntu-devel@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-devel
