Re: "Forking is a Feature" reactions?

----- Original Message ----

> From: Torsten Curdt <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Wed, September 15, 2010 11:10:21 AM
> Subject: 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.

And how is that dependent on the version control tool?  See, it isn't.
It's a function of the community's value system.

> >> 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  ;)

That shouldn't prevent more knowledgable people from correcting you tho.