[FFmpeg-devel] Coverity access

[compn]

On Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:04:50 +0100, Michael Niedermayer wrote:

> Hi Kieran
> 
> (also thx to compn for reminding me about this mail)
> 
> On Fri, Dec 13, 2024 at 01:30:43AM +0000, Kieran Kunhya via ffmpeg-devel wrote:
> > Hello,
> > 
> > This person asked for coverity access:
> > https://x.com/acentauri92/status/1867186643704099105
> > 
> > I don't know if they should have access.  
> 
> In the past i have given access to everyone i recognized as a FFmpeg
> developer/contributor and have not replied to everyone else. Based
> on the idea that someone else might recognize a requester
> 
> Is this someone you know ? The name doesnt ring a bell
> git log --author centauri
> shows nothing

if our goal is to attract new developers it would be better to invite
person (using ffmpeg x account) to join us on irc or the mailing list
to talk.

otherwise just rejecting new developers seems like a not great idea or
solution.

well just my 2c

-compn