[Python-Dev] Weekly Python Bug/Patch Summary

2002年3月15日 17:41:04 -0500

[Guido]
> So it was a mistake to fork off a feature tracker?

Given the difficulty of filtering on SourceForge, and that we've really got
scant realistic intention of implementing any feature request (the new
features we want get entered as bugs <wink>), I don't think it was a
mistake. Out of mind, out of sight ...
> What about MvL's assertion that it's more important to pay attention
> to patches than to bugs, because patches are people who are trying to
> contribute, and we want to encourage them?

I hadn't thought of it that way before, and found it very insightful
(delayed thanks, Martin!). I still try to judge on "most good for the most
people", but I now give patches more weight <wink>.