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From: Mike Gilbert <floppym@g.o>
To: Gentoo Dev <gentoo-dev@l.g.o>
Subject: Re: [gentoo-dev] [PATCH] acct-user.eclass: don't modify existing user by default
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 2021 19:15:31
Message-Id: CAJ0EP41-8=QSm70h1+2Dxa+Xz-opPRXg+ZhXumaMrBXZwvwd0Q@mail.gmail.com
In Reply to: Re: [gentoo-dev] [PATCH] acct-user.eclass: don't modify existing user by default by "Michał Górny"
1 On Fri, Jan 8, 2021 at 1:31 PM Michał Górny <mgorny@g.o> wrote:
2 > Again, I don't understand why you continue escalating this. I have
3 > already indicated that I'm fine with adding an option to disable this,
4 > given that 1) the current behavior remains the default, and 2) people
5 > are given big fat warning that they are now responsible for updating
6 > their users (and ideally 3) the eclass tells user how to update
7 > the user). I've just asked for the option to override values via
8 > make.conf goes first since that is the preferred solution that doesn't
9 > destroy the foundations of GLEP 81.
10 >
11 > floppym has indicated an interest in this, so I've presumed he's going
12 > to submit an updated patch to the ml.
13
14 Sorry, I didn't mean to give that impression. I do not have any plans
15 to submit patches myself. I asked if you would accept a similar patch
16 to clarify your position for others (including Whissi) who may want to
17 contribute.