Re: [PATCH] MAINTAINERS: Update maintainer list for virtio i2c

Viresh Kumar
2022-12-14T10:56:49Z

On 14-12-22, 11:20, Wolfram Sang wrote:
> Dunno if this is really a rule, but if a maintainer steps out and makes
> sure there is someone to pick up the work, this is more than welcome.
> Way better than a stale entry in the MAINTAINERS file.

Sure, a stale entry is always bad.

> I mean, it does not limit the chance to have further maintainers, for
> example. I believe in meritocracy here. Those who do and collaborate,
> shall get responsibility. If not, then not. We can fix this, too, if
> needed.
>
> What is the reason for your question?

It was a general question that I asked myself and didn't know an
answer to. I wasn't sure if adding someone to be a maintainer here to
a driver, which they haven't contributed to until now (at least based
on open source commits), is right or not, since this isn't a stale
entry in MAINTAINERS anyway.

An entry as R: would be okay normally IMO, as this makes sure
interested party is kept aware of the development in the area. An M:
entry somehow gives a higher level of authority to the person and
without any prior contributions, it feels tricky at least.

Anyway, I don't have any objection to the patch at least as it was
primarily developed by Intel engineers.

Acked-by: Viresh Kumar <viresh.kumar@linaro.org>

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