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

Michael S. Tsirkin
2022-12-27T07:22:59Z

On Tue, Dec 27, 2022 at 12:05:09PM +0800, Chen, Jian Jun wrote:
>
> On 12/14/2022 20:00, Michael S. Tsirkin wrote:
> > 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.
>
> Hi Michael,
>
> Sure, I will start to collaborate first.

Great!

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