linux-kernel - Re: [Ksummit-discuss] crediting bug reports and fixes folded into original patch

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Date:   Thu, 3 Dec 2020 14:41:40 +0100 (CET)
From:   Julia Lawall <julia.lawall@...ia.fr>
To:     Dan Carpenter <dan.carpenter@...cle.com>
cc:     Vlastimil Babka <vbabka@...e.cz>,
        LKML <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>,
        "ksummit-discuss@...ts.linuxfoundation.org" 
        <ksummit-discuss@...ts.linuxfoundation.org>
Subject: Re: [Ksummit-discuss] crediting bug reports and fixes folded into
 original patch



On Thu, 3 Dec 2020, Dan Carpenter wrote:

> I'd like a "Fixes-from: Name email" tag for when someone spots a bug in
> a patch.
>
> I think we should not give credit for style complaints, because those
> are their own reward and we already have enough bike shedding.

I agree with Dan, although I'm quite ok with the current situation as
well.

julia