Author: Steve Lee 2023-05-11 18:04:08
Published on: 2023-05-11T18:04:08+00:00
The conversation at hand centers around the recent addition of a new maintainer to Bitcoin's decentralized system. The process for adding a new maintainer has always been decided by existing maintainers, either through nomination or open calls for volunteers. However, some contributors express disappointment with the way the last pull request was merged and suggest that there needs to be a better process for adding maintainers.In particular, one user criticizes the decision to block Vasil Dimov as a new maintainer despite many initial ACKs from maintainers and long-term contributors. They believe that the decision was not communicated effectively and that there should have been more public discussion about it. The discussion also delves into the differences between Vasil and Ryanofsky, who was recently added as a new maintainer. Some contributors expressed discomfort with Vasil being a maintainer, while others believe that his responses to questions about reviewing were problematic. On the other hand, Ryanofsky's reviews were deemed to be in-depth and high quality. However, it is unclear whether Ryanofsky had previously exhibited a 'maintainer attitude' towards review.Overall, the conversation highlights the need for better communication and more open discussion about the decision-making process for adding maintainers to the Bitcoin system. It also raises questions about what qualities are necessary for someone to become a maintainer and how they can be effectively communicated to the community.Moving away from the topic of maintainers, the conversation also addresses concerns regarding privacy on the Bitcoin-dev mailing list. Due to growing awareness of online surveillance and the importance of protecting personal privacy, some individuals have stopped publicly sharing their thoughts and ideas on the platform. Despite these concerns, the Bitcoin-dev mailing list remains a valuable resource for those interested in Bitcoin development, and it continues to provide a platform for discussion and collaboration.The list is hosted by the Linux Foundation and can be accessed through their website. Within the context of the conversation, one user offers advice to reflect on one's communication style and suggests that effective communication is key in persuading others. The discussion highlights the importance of open communication styles and paths in decision-making processes and collaboration.
Updated on: 2023-06-16T17:35:12.348797+00:00