[Python-Dev] No response to posts

[Brian Curtin]

On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 11:39, Ralf Schmitt <ralf at brainbot.com> wrote:

> Benjamin Peterson <benjamin at python.org> writes:
>
> > Please, let's stop messing with the tracker for everything. I think
> > the current set up works reasonably well, and we should focus on the
> > real problem: manpower
>
> Ignoring issues (probably even with some patches attached) will drive
> contributors away. That's not the way to increase manpower.
>
> - Ralf


Overall the "no response" query just passes the buck. Let's say we get that
query down to zero issues. What does that give us? Now we have 500 issues
with 2 responses. Sure, it makes further correspondence more likely, but
it's not solving any real issues and making any measurably significant
impact.

While I do think the "no response" query can be helpful, let's not attribute
too much value to tiny tweaks of the tracker and reporting. Benjamin is
right -- manpower is where we'll benefit the most, not in the manner we
paint the current issue situation.
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