[Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas (original) (raw)

Benjamin Peterson benjamin at python.org
Mon May 3 22:58:46 CEST 2010

2010/5/3 Guido van Rossum <guido at python.org>:

On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 8:57 AM, Barry Warsaw <barry at python.org> wrote:

I do think it makes sense for the RM to assume these responsibilities where Guido either can't or doesn't want to make the final decision. I think it will fairly substantially increase the workload on the RM, so perhaps there are ways to off-load some of the current responsibilities (e.g. updating the website for each release). I also think that RMs should be term-limited so that we can spread more experience within the community. And past-RMs can provide a sort of consultation group where contentious decisions can be discussed and advice gathered.

I'm very -1 on the release manager making decisions on PEPs. The RM right now basically makes a release schedule and cuts releases. The little power he has is mostly used for rejecting features in the beta period. This task should not be politicized.

-- Regards, Benjamin

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