Re: [PATCH v2] SubmittingPatches: allow non-real name contributions
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Jeff King <peff@peff.net>
- Date
- Jul 16, 2025, 04:44 UTC
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- <20250716044457.GA1395735@coredump.intra.peff.net>
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- <20250716002523.1392423-1-sandals@crustytoothpaste.net>
On Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 12:25:23AM +0000, brian m. carlson wrote:
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> -Also notice that a real name is used in the `Signed-off-by` trailer. Please > -don't hide your real name. > +Please use a known identity in the `Signed-off-by` trailer, since we cannot > +accept anonymous contributions. It is common, but not required, to use some form > +of your real name. We realize that some contributors are not comfortable doing > +so or prefer to contribute under a pseudonym or preferred name and we can accept > +your patch either way, as long as the name and email you use are distinctive, > +identifying, and not misleading. > + > +The goal of this policy is to allow us to have sufficient information to contact > +you if questions arise about your contribution.
Thanks for updating. I think this reads very well, and you included all of the citations I asked for in the commit message. So this looks good to me!
-Peff