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[Ian Booth <ian.m.booth@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 23/09/10 14:19, Martin Pool wrote:
> I just noticed today there's something like 40 approved ready-to-land
> reviews on <https://code.edge.launchpad.net/launchpad/+activereviews>,
> with about 10 over a month old.  It seems like a lot.... Why do you
> suppose they sit there for so long?
> 

One reason is lack of process enforcement. I realise launchpad tries to
be fairly loose with mandating process and relies on social enforcement.
But maybe an option could/should be added? To stop people forgetting to
land their approved branches, should nag emails to the proposer be sent
out after a set time has elapsed? Then, after X emails with no action,
perhaps an email to the project owner? Or something?

In terms of RACI methodology
(responsible/accountable/consulted/informed), if there is no one
accountable for managing a certain change/action (in this case landing a
branch), then there's strong likelihood it won't get done.

Just some thoughts.