[boost] Re: [administrative] Formal Review Process

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-01-27 07:57:55

Dave Gomboc <dave_at_[hidden]> writes:

> ] I suggest that such a requirement be added to the formal 
> ] review process, with a specific (low, ie, 3) number of 
> ] "formal seconds" required for a formal review request in 
> ] order for it to reach the schedule.  It should be explicitly 
> ] noted that "seconding" a review request does not imply a vote 
> ] to accept, nor a commitment on the part of the person 
> ] seconding to participate in the review.
>
> I also like the idea, but with a twist: it should be explicitly
> noted that seconding a review request _does_ imply a commitment to
> review the library should a review be scheduled for it.

It's a good idea, but I have to ask: is this a bicycle shed
discussion?  Does tweaking the seconding process really solve any of
Thomas' problems?

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
www.boost-consulting.com