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[Jelmer Vernooij <jelmer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 02/10/2012 09:32 PM, Robert Collins wrote:
> So there are two aspects here:
>   - we want a trend towards cheaper maintenance; the policy aims to cap
> things not drive them down.
>   - we want it to be easy to work with
>
> So, I'd say if your reviewer is happy, $whatever goes. Keeping changes
> small, landing things separately - all good.
>
> I'd hate to see folk commingle unrelated branches to get the negative
> LOC thing happening.
>
> OTOH, I'd also be disappointed to see someone saying 'hey, 3 months
> ago I removed 5K LOC, I don't need to try anymore'.
Okay, so basically: try to reduce LOC where possible, discuss when 
you're adding a large chunk of code and apply common sense. I shouldn't 
have been so nitpickish about specific rules.

Thanks for clarifying.

Cheers,

Jelmer