Re: [gentoo-project] Representation of Gentoo on third-party platforms

[Kristian Fiskerstrand]

On 11/13/2016 03:47 AM, William L. Thomson Jr. wrote:
> On Saturday, November 12, 2016 9:22:04 PM EST Rich Freeman wrote:
>>
>> And if the Council told somebody that they're welcome to stay in
>> Gentoo, and Comrel boots them anyway,
>
> You are still over simplifying a complex matter. So lets get complex, and
> waste more time...
>
> When council overrules Comrel decision, is the developers record wiped clean
> all history erased?

History is history, it should never be erased as it forms the background
for any discussions.

> Is there any probation period for the returning developer?
> What happens if there is a breach is said probation?

Depends on the case at hand

> What if there is aggressive oversight/monitoring of said developer during any
> probation period?

See above

>
> How will members of Comrel feel to have their decision reversed?
> Will they have animosity and seek revenge or forgive and forget?

Revenge does not belong in any organization

>
> Why would anyone even want to appeal and continue to work with others who do
> not want to work with them?
>

if seriously disagreeing about the action at hand, and having oversight
at a higher body

> There are likely even more questions that come up in said scenario, but if you
> cannot start to see the multitude of issues overruling any decision. You can
> see while an appeal process is futile. Why its best for the entire situation
> to not exist.

The situation not existing is the best case in any case
>
> If Comrel cannot resolve problems, and it results in appeals. It should not
> exist. As that creates more overhead, from something that should reduce.
>

Not following, having an appeal possibility should be a positive thing
for any developer at that point

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Kristian Fiskerstrand
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