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

Michael S. Tsirkin
2022-12-14T12:01:16Z

On Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 11:20:34AM +0100, Wolfram Sang wrote:
> Hi Viresh,
>
> > I understand that it is okay to pass the maintainership, within the
> > company, for platform specific parts from one person to another, since
> > they have the best knowledge of the code and are the only one
> > interested in maintaining it too.
> >
> > But what is the rule for generic drivers like this one ?
>
> 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.
>
> 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.

Exactly. I'd like to see Jian Jun Chen do and collaborate first.

> If not, then not. We can fix this, too, if
> needed.
>
> What is the reason for your question?
>
> All the best,
>
> Wolfram
>