I also think you need to contact debian-newmaint@lists.debian.org prior to changing the file.
Here is my input to you. On Wed, Aug 06, 2003 at 09:46:22PM +0200, Frank Lichtenheld wrote: > Some time ago I wrote a new version of the devel/join/nm-step2 page. > After asking for a first feedback I've forgotten this. See http://lists.debian.org/debian-www/2003/debian-www-200308/msg00065.html > <li> > <p>The applicant can provide a digital image of an ID signed > with his GPG key. This image should be send to his > <a href="newmaint#AppMan">Application Manager (AM)</a>.</p> As I have read debian-newmaint@lists.debian.org, there were strong opposition to this type of prone to abuse GPG signing procedure. If we keep this alternative GPG verification method in updated nm-step2 page, we may want to change this something like: <li> <p>If the above proffered way for verification is impossible, the applicant may be verified by providing a digital image of an ID signed with his GPG key as the last resort. This image should be send to his <a href="newmaint#AppMan">Application Manager (AM)</a> and approved by him</p> > <p>It is allowed to hide irrelevant information on the image > for privacy reasons.</p> > </li> > </ol> > > <p>If none of this procedures are appropriate for an applicant he can > always work out an other one with his AM as long as the rest of > <a href="newmaint#Committee">the NM-Committee</a> is informed > and agreed to accept it.</p> Good luck. Osamu
