Re: [gentoo-project] Comrel Improvements: Expectations of Privacy

[Matthew Thode]

On 10/03/2016 11:55 PM, NP-Hardass wrote:
> On 10/04/2016 12:32 AM, Matthew Thode wrote:
>> Just had a thought related to this that should probably be talked about.
>>
>> Why doesn't wilikins log all chat and post it online?  I'll probably be
>> stating this a few times, but openstack does it and it works.  It may
>> also help for 'evidence' gathering, at least for public channels.  It
>> was suggested that #gentoo-chat shouldn't be logged because of stupid
>> stuff that goes on there, but I'd rather it be cleaned up than not
>> logged personally.
>>
>
> While I see a benefit to the proposal, I'm not sure that it addresses
> the problem.  In my recent experiences, when there is an issue publicly,
> there are usually enough corroborating witnesses.  Doesn't help with
> PMs, which are pervasive.   There are certain situations, where I agree
> we could benefit from logging, IMO, it is far from a comprehensive
> solution.  If we did have a system for public logging, it'd be worth
> considering the merits of opt-in vs opt-out vs mandatory logging as well
> as whether the logs should be search engine indexable.
>

I realize it's not perfect, but it's a step in the right direction.
Also, I'd prefer if they are fully public and indexable.  A bunch of
good info is only in irc sometimes :P

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-- Matthew Thode (prometheanfire)