Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-30 Thread Andrew Suffield
On Fri, Jan 30, 2004 at 12:42:27AM -0700, Jason Gunthorpe wrote: > > On Thu, 29 Jan 2004, Andrew Suffield wrote: > > > > I recall only ever finding two violations of the above, and I assure you I > > > had their accounts locked within the hour, and they were ultimately > > > expelled from the pro

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-30 Thread Andrew Suffield
On Fri, Jan 30, 2004 at 12:42:27AM -0700, Jason Gunthorpe wrote: > > On Thu, 29 Jan 2004, Andrew Suffield wrote: > > > > I recall only ever finding two violations of the above, and I assure you I > > > had their accounts locked within the hour, and they were ultimately > > > expelled from the pro

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-30 Thread Jason Gunthorpe
On Thu, 29 Jan 2004, Andrew Suffield wrote: > > I recall only ever finding two violations of the above, and I assure you I > > had their accounts locked within the hour, and they were ultimately > > expelled from the project. > If you were to follow debian-legal, you'd find that this sort of th

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-30 Thread Jason Gunthorpe
On Thu, 29 Jan 2004, Andrew Suffield wrote: > > I recall only ever finding two violations of the above, and I assure you I > > had their accounts locked within the hour, and they were ultimately > > expelled from the project. > If you were to follow debian-legal, you'd find that this sort of th

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-29 Thread Andrew Suffield
On Thu, Jan 29, 2004 at 12:49:22AM -0700, Jason Gunthorpe wrote: > > You must not send via email any item which it is illegal to send or > > possess. > > You must not send (via email) or post Copyright material or > > Intellectual Property unless you have permission to do so. > > I recall only eve

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-29 Thread Andrew Suffield
On Thu, Jan 29, 2004 at 12:49:22AM -0700, Jason Gunthorpe wrote: > > You must not send via email any item which it is illegal to send or > > possess. > > You must not send (via email) or post Copyright material or > > Intellectual Property unless you have permission to do so. > > I recall only eve

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-29 Thread Jason Gunthorpe
On Mon, 26 Jan 2004, Andrew Suffield wrote: > Because it contains several clauses that are never enforced. That > means "it breaks the DMUP" is clearly not grounds for disciplinary > action (DSA doesn't *need* grounds for disciplinary action, so they > don't appear to be concerned by this). There

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-29 Thread Jason Gunthorpe
On Mon, 26 Jan 2004, Andrew Suffield wrote: > Because it contains several clauses that are never enforced. That > means "it breaks the DMUP" is clearly not grounds for disciplinary > action (DSA doesn't *need* grounds for disciplinary action, so they > don't appear to be concerned by this). There

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-25 Thread Anthony Towns
On Mon, Jan 26, 2004 at 02:39:55AM +, Andrew Suffield wrote: > These ones in particular are ignored on a fairly regular basis, off > the top of my head: [...] > You must not send via email any item which it is illegal to send or > possess. > > You must not send (via email) or post Copyright

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-25 Thread Anthony Towns
On Mon, Jan 26, 2004 at 02:39:55AM +, Andrew Suffield wrote: > These ones in particular are ignored on a fairly regular basis, off > the top of my head: [...] > You must not send via email any item which it is illegal to send or > possess. > > You must not send (via email) or post Copyright

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-25 Thread John Goerzen
On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 12:20:57PM +0100, Michael Banck wrote: > On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 05:39:17PM +1100, Sam Johnston wrote: > I think the main problem of the DMUP WRT @d.o is the sole coverage of > *incoming* mail, thus stating (at least to me) that it's more about > being bandwidth-aware than b

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-25 Thread Andrew Suffield
On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 11:58:47AM -0600, Steve Langasek wrote: > Since the DMUP is > effectively a policy statement of the DSA team, would they necessarily > be bound to enforce the amended version? They don't really enforce the current version, so... no. -- .''`. ** Debian GNU/Linux ** | An

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-25 Thread Andrew Suffield
On Sun, Jan 25, 2004 at 02:46:26AM +1100, Sam Johnston wrote: > >>The DMUP is a load of crap. > >> > >> > > > >Oh, and it has all the teeth of an amoeba > Why? Because it contains several clauses that are never enforced. That means "it breaks the DMUP" is clearly not grounds for disciplinary a

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-25 Thread John Goerzen
On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 12:20:57PM +0100, Michael Banck wrote: > On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 05:39:17PM +1100, Sam Johnston wrote: > I think the main problem of the DMUP WRT @d.o is the sole coverage of > *incoming* mail, thus stating (at least to me) that it's more about > being bandwidth-aware than b

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-25 Thread Andrew Suffield
On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 11:58:47AM -0600, Steve Langasek wrote: > Since the DMUP is > effectively a policy statement of the DSA team, would they necessarily > be bound to enforce the amended version? They don't really enforce the current version, so... no. -- .''`. ** Debian GNU/Linux ** | An

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-25 Thread Andrew Suffield
On Sun, Jan 25, 2004 at 02:46:26AM +1100, Sam Johnston wrote: > >>The DMUP is a load of crap. > >> > >> > > > >Oh, and it has all the teeth of an amoeba > Why? Because it contains several clauses that are never enforced. That means "it breaks the DMUP" is clearly not grounds for disciplinary a

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Hamish Moffatt
On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 04:52:40PM -0600, Chris Lawrence wrote: > This seems like a solution in search of a problem. Is there actually a > problem with Debian developers using their debian.org email addresses to > confer false legitimacy on themselves? Yes; see debian-private for the last month

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Hamish Moffatt
On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 04:52:40PM -0600, Chris Lawrence wrote: > This seems like a solution in search of a problem. Is there actually a > problem with Debian developers using their debian.org email addresses to > confer false legitimacy on themselves? Yes; see debian-private for the last month

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Anthony Towns
On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 11:58:47AM -0600, Steve Langasek wrote: > Since the DMUP is > effectively a policy statement of the DSA team, would they necessarily > be bound to enforce the amended version? If they wouldn't, is there any > benefit to attaching this to the DMUP? 4. The Developers by way

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Anthony Towns
On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 11:58:47AM -0600, Steve Langasek wrote: > Since the DMUP is > effectively a policy statement of the DSA team, would they necessarily > be bound to enforce the amended version? If they wouldn't, is there any > benefit to attaching this to the DMUP? 4. The Developers by way

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Chris Lawrence
Sam Johnston wrote: This provides a clear definition of what I consider acceptable use of @debian.org addresses. For the sake of brevity I have not allowed for exceptions like use in curriculum vitaes or on software not included in Debian as I consider them unnecessary. Free email addresses are

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Chris Lawrence
Sam Johnston wrote: This provides a clear definition of what I consider acceptable use of @debian.org addresses. For the sake of brevity I have not allowed for exceptions like use in curriculum vitaes or on software not included in Debian as I consider them unnecessary. Free email addresses are re

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Steve Langasek
On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 05:39:17PM +1100, Sam Johnston wrote: > I propose the following resolution: > > That the Debian Machine Usage Policies[1] (DMUP) be amended as follows: > 1. That the Mail/News section be modified to

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Steve Langasek
On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 05:39:17PM +1100, Sam Johnston wrote: > I propose the following resolution: > > That the Debian Machine Usage Policies[1] (DMUP) be amended as follows: > 1. That the Mail/News section be modified to

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Sam Johnston
Andrew Suffield wrote: On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 12:14:13PM +, Andrew Suffield wrote: 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

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Sam Johnston
Andrew Suffield wrote: On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 12:14:13PM +, Andrew Suffield wrote: 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 pe

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Christian Surchi
Il sab, 2004-01-24 alle 07:39, Sam Johnston ha scritto: > I propose the following resolution: > > > That the Debian Machine Usage Policies[1] (DMUP) be amended as follows: > > 1. That the Mail/News section be modified to r

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Christian Surchi
Il sab, 2004-01-24 alle 07:39, Sam Johnston ha scritto: > I propose the following resolution: > > > That the Debian Machine Usage Policies[1] (DMUP) be amended as follows: > > 1. That the Mail/News section be modified to r

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Andrew Suffield
On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 12:14:13PM +, Andrew Suffield wrote: > > 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 al

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Andrew Suffield
On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 07:53:38PM +1100, Sam Johnston wrote: > On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 07:18:22AM +, 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 De

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Andrew Suffield
On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 12:14:13PM +, Andrew Suffield wrote: > > 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 al

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Michael Banck
On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 05:39:17PM +1100, Sam Johnston wrote: > > That the Debian Machine Usage Policies[1] (DMUP) be amended as follows: > > 1. That the Mail/News section be modified to read: > > Using Debian machines for

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Andrew Suffield
On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 07:53:38PM +1100, Sam Johnston wrote: > On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 07:18:22AM +, 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 ar

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Michael Banck
On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 05:39:17PM +1100, Sam Johnston wrote: > > That the Debian Machine Usage Policies[1] (DMUP) be amended as follows: > > 1. That the Mail/News section be modified to read: > > Using Debian machines for

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Sam Johnston
On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 07:18:22AM +, 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

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Sam Johnston
On Sat, Jan 24, 2004 at 07:18:22AM +, 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

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Andrew Suffield
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

RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Sam Johnston
I propose the following resolution: That the Debian Machine Usage Policies[1] (DMUP) be amended as follows: 1. That the Mail/News section be modified to read: Using Debian machines for reading mail is OK, please choose a

Re: RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Andrew Suffield
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

RFD: Use of @debian.org email addresses

2004-01-24 Thread Sam Johnston
I propose the following resolution: That the Debian Machine Usage Policies[1] (DMUP) be amended as follows: 1. That the Mail/News section be modified to read: Using Debian machines for reading mail is OK, please choose a