Re: List 'linux-dvb' closed to public posts

[Jes Sorensen]

>>>>> "Dave" == Dave Jones <davej@xxxxxxxxxx> writes:

Dave> On Wed, Jan 21, 2004 at 11:56:02AM -0800, Linus Torvalds wrote:
>> Sounds like they shouldn't be in MAINTAINERS at all if they can't
>> be posted to. I mean, what's the point?

Dave> I see the point of having a 'this is our mailing list' entry,
Dave> but having that as the sole contact point when its a closed list
Dave> is damned rude IMO.

Honestly, can a list be considered a contact point at all if you can't
post to it? If they are so afraid of outside posters, they can setup a
specific list for bug reporting only thats open or something. IMHO
allowing closed lists to be listed in the MAINTAINERS file is
to support the stupidity.

Cheers,
Jes
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