On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 07:18:22AM +0000, Andrew Suffield wrote: > On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 05:39:17PM +1100, Sam Johnston wrote: > > Incoming mail is to be used only for tasks related to Debian or to packages > > in the Debian archive (including those for which an ITP has been filed). > > I object to this and cannot comply with it. No developer can control > their incoming mail. That's why it's called "incoming", as distinct > from "outgoing", the mail which they control. > > This resolution would make every developer in violation of the DMUP > for receiving spam. It is insane.
This follows the convention of the statement it replaces: As with web pages incoming mail is generally encouraged to be of an Free Software nature or related to the project somehow. As such, you could [mis]read the existing DMUP the way you have too, although the proposal is mandatory rather than 'generally encouraged'. IMO this is negated by the phrase 'to be used[1]' anyway. If I print @d.o on a business card I am 'using' the incoming mail service for the purpose of receiving business related email, but if someone decides to send me something unsolicited I am not 'using' the service as such. The DMUP is a loosely written document in its current form. It also offers 'examples of what we consider net abuse', which I don't believe should exist in such a policy - rather, a concise list of what is permitted with all else prohibited. Sam 1. used: To put into service or apply for a purpose; employ. -- Sam Johnston, Director Australian Online Solutions http://www.aos.net.au/
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