[Python-Dev] The Meaning of Resolotion (Re: bug tracker permissions request)

["Martin v. Löwis"]

>> You only have resolutions on closed issues,
> 
> Only for 'closed' or also for 'pending' and 'languishing'?

Probably for all of them. I don't understand languishing, though
(neither as an English word, nor as a status).

> 'Languishing' is new (its first use was two months ago). Is it a form of
> 'open' or of 'closed'?

I have no idea.

> This needs to be explicitly stated in the doc if you want it followed.

I personally don't - I don't think it matters that much to have a
resolution field if you also post a message explaining why the issue was
closed. I'm just reporting what it was meant for originally.

> I never noticed this. there are also pop-up boxed for Stage, Priority,
> and Keywords. There should also be a pop-up for Resolution.
> 
> And the pop-up tables should also be in the doc.

Contributions welcome.

Regards,
Martin