> We have a lot of contributors in this list, and I think it is the > right > time for them to speak up and share their thoughts. We need you guys, > and we need to know if what we do is valid or not. PLEASE ADD YOUR > VOICE!
As a new contributor, let me add a few comments, then. As it has been pointed out by others, the reviewing process can be quite frustrating. It is not the meticulous requirements to the packages, which I find rational and easy to understand, but rather the haphazard way you have to find reviewers. When asking how to get your package reviewed, the standard reply is "try asking on irc". I have done that, of course, but I estimate the success rate to be only around 10%. For busy professionals, it can be quite difficult to spend time hanging out on irc. Often, the changes you are required to make are only 20 minutes of work or less, but then you have to go through the motion of finding a reviewer again, and so on. The cycle time for getting a package sponsored is weeks and months, and 99.9% of the time is spent waiting.To be honest, it makes progress too slow, and you have to be very persistent and committed not to become discouraged. From the viewpoint of the contributor, it would be nice to know that someone takes on the responsibility of working with you on a regular basis. For example, on REVU, the MOTUs could "sign on" for a particular package and follow it along until it is ready to get sponsor #2. Each package should have a special flag on the web page showing that the package is actively being reviewed. Another flag should show that the package has been reviewed and is waiting for another contributor upload. Communication between MOTU and contributor should take place on the REVU webpage, so others can follow the discussion and learn. These few modifications to the process would improve the productivity of our community and help keeping us hopefuls motivated. Cheers, Morten -- Ubuntu-motu mailing list [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-motu
