Re: missing patch comments should not be classified as an error

[David Holland <dholland-pkgtech%netbsd.org@localhost>]

On Sat, Sep 15, 2012 at 03:49:51PM +0200, John Marino wrote:
 > I don't know when this changed, but I just installed the latest
 > pkglint to clean up a makefile and it's reporting a missing comment
 > on a patch as an error.
 > 
 > While I've softened my stance on patch comments in recent weeks, I
 > can not agree that a patch lacking a comment constitutes an error.
 > That's a bit too draconian.  Many of these patches are very old and
 > many others frankly don't need a comment.
 > 
 > Can we get this put back to a warning?

Given that the change was made intentionally in response to the last
round of flamage on this issue, I doubt you'll convince anyone.

I think it's fine the way it is...

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David A. Holland
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