Re: [gentoo-dev] [PATCH] acct-user.eclass: don't modify existing user by default

[Mike Gilbert <floppym@gentoo.org>]

On Fri, Jan 8, 2021 at 1:31 PM Michał Górny <mgorny@gentoo.org> wrote:
> Again, I don't understand why you continue escalating this.  I have
> already indicated that I'm fine with adding an option to disable this,
> given that 1) the current behavior remains the default, and 2) people
> are given big fat warning that they are now responsible for updating
> their users (and ideally 3) the eclass tells user how to update
> the user).  I've just asked for the option to override values via
> make.conf goes first since that is the preferred solution that doesn't
> destroy the foundations of GLEP 81.
>
> floppym has indicated an interest in this, so I've presumed he's going
> to submit an updated patch to the ml.

Sorry, I didn't mean to give that impression. I do not have any plans
to submit patches myself. I asked if you would accept a similar patch
to clarify your position for others (including Whissi) who may want to
contribute.