> > The idea of "if it's a bug in the software -> upstream, if it's Debian > > packaging -> Debian BTS" it's wrong and users shouldn't be told that. > Agreed. I don't advocate this. > Do we really need a change of policy for this? And how do we handle > cases where it is appropriate to encourage users to deal directly with > the upstream developers?
It's probably a good idea, in this and other cases. To have the things we all know and agree, probably as a guideline... "Here, at Debian, we think this:", as stating official positions... Well... now we need somebody who cares enough and has English writing skills to make a proposal.. (I myself lack the latter...) =)
