On Wednesday, October 05, 2011 11:40:59 AM Iain Lane wrote: > Hello, > > Some time ago there were some, ahem, vigorous threads on ubuntu-devel > about various aspects of the developer membership processes. > > One aspect which the DMB would like to lead an effort to improve, in > consultation with the wider developer body, is the Ubuntu Contributing > Developer status. > > This is a way for individuals to gain project membership by way of their > contributions to Ubuntu development. It confers no upload powers and no > additional rights or responsibilities beyond those of any other Ubuntu > member. ... > - Is the name Ubuntu Contributing Developer itself clear enough? Does > it communicate the fact that this is “only” a way of getting project > membership? ...
This a problem I believe. I've thought about it and I think most any name we could come up with is problematic. There are a number of ways people get membership and we don't generally give them a special name. My proposal is rename Ubuntu Contributing Developer to Ubuntu Member. Scott K -- ubuntu-devel mailing list ubuntu-devel@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-devel