Re: "Forking is a Feature" reactions?

>>  Everyone else gets a "working
>> copy" and is  expected to create a patch (or patches) and then work to
>> convince a committer  to apply them.
>
> That's not the Apache model, fwiw.  Collaboration means you work as equals,
> committer status or not.

Hm? Reality check?

Usually patches only get applied if committers think they are good
enough and worthy to apply. Not every patch gets applied no matter
what.

>> A distributed version control system is a measure toward  eliminating
>> that have/have not distinction; it reduces the barrier to  contribution.
>
> No it doesn't.

I could create the longest thread on this list by saying "Yes, it does!"
...but maybe let's say - that's what people call a difference in opinion ;)

cheers
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Torsten