Re: [PATCH v2] SubmittingPatches: allow non-real name contributions
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Patrick Steinhardt <ps@pks.im>
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- Jul 16, 2025, 05:47 UTC
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On Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 12:44:57AM -0400, Jeff King wrote:
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> On Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 12:25:23AM +0000, brian m. carlson wrote: > > > -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!
Seconded, I'm also very much supportive of this change and like this version. Thanks!
Patrick