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[Robert Collins <robertc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 6:48 PM, Ian Booth <ian.m.booth@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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.

Devs are responsible for landing their own branches; the big issue IMO
is that landing is traumatic ATM.

-Rob