Re: [RFC] Mitigating Sashiko-driven iteration noise on the main MPTCP list

[gang.yan@linux.dev]

September 3, 2026 at 2:12 PM, gang.yan@linux.dev mailto:gang.yan@linux.dev  wrote:

> 
>  I believe both sides will benefit clearly if the sashiko process is mitigated:
> 
>  1. For reviewers/maintainers: Their main list inbox will only contain two types of patches—brand new
>  submissions (v1) and "mature" patches that have already passed the bot's checks. This drastically
>  reduces noise and allows them to focus their limited reviewing bandwidth on patches that are truly
>  ready for human scrutiny.
>  2. For contributors: They can iterate as fast and as often as they want in the sub‑list without feeling
>  guilty about flooding the main list. They get a "safe sandbox" to polish the series until it meets
>  the bot's criteria. When they finally post to the main list, the patch is already in a much better
>  state, which should also speed up the human review process.
> 

Having said that, I realize this might be an overdesign. If anyone else is bothered by the sashiko process
in a similar way, please leave messages under this thread, maybe we can find a lighter approach.

> I want to stress that this is not a complaint or a demand. I fully respect the work that has gone into
> Sashiko and the current process.
> 
> Looking forward to hearing everyone's thoughts.
> 
> Thanks
> Gang
>