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> On Jan 29, 2025, at 18:30, Zacchaeus <zacc...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Guix Devel,
> 
> 
> I just found out that sending a patch to guix-patc...@gnu.org (all
> gnu.org emails) requires reverse DNS, which requires a static IP and
> consent from an ISP.  I'm a digital nomad that self-hosts email on
> devices strewn accross the US, so obtaining a static IP is not feasable
> for me (I don't have accounts with any ISPs).  I'm a little disappointed
> that gnu.org wants me te centralize my email, the OG decentralized
> protocol: even Google doesn't block my email.  Since gnu.org blocks my
> emails, I cannot send my patches to improve Guix.
> 
> Is there some way I can contribute to Guix without a static IP address,
> or using some centralized gatekeeper?
> 
> 
> -Zacchae
> 
> 
> PS. Yes, I dug up my Google credentials to send this email.  No I will
> not use that as a long-term solution.  It is rediculous that I need
> Google to even get in contact with a GNU project.
> 



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