On Fri, 25 May 2018, Ian Jackson wrote:
> Alexander Wirt writes ("Re: Want to make salsa advertise contact and source
> code details [and 1 more messages]"):
> > It was a decision by the team to disallow any patch that is not
> > really really needed for function. Please submit your patch
> > upstream.
>
> I see. I'm afraid I strongly disagree with this decision, for
> practical reasons, and because of its rationale. In any case, IMO
> this patch is required for the important function of giving Salsa
> users access to the appropriate contact channels and source code
> reference.
I think that they should use the official docs - or the help button.
> I am sure that my patch would be rejected by upstream. As I have it,
> it is not suitable for upstream because it hardcodes the Debian
> information. I obviouslyu do not want to spend the time to redevelop
> the configurable version (like the proprietary version of gitlab has)
> when you have said you will rejected it, and it would also almost
> certainly be rejected by upstream.
Did you asked them?
> Can you please tell me what you think the appropriate path or venue is
> for me to pursue this diagreement ?
Get in contact with upstream and ask them about including the feature in CE.
Alex
