linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH] MAINTAINERS: Update maintainer list for virtio i2c

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Message-ID: <20221214065856-mutt-send-email-mst@kernel.org>
Date:   Wed, 14 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500
From:   "Michael S. Tsirkin" <mst@...hat.com>
To:     Wolfram Sang <wsa@...nel.org>,
        Viresh Kumar <viresh.kumar@...aro.org>, asowang@...hat.com,
        Conghui <conghui.chen@...el.com>, linux-i2c@...r.kernel.org,
        virtualization@...ts.linux-foundation.org,
        linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org,
        Jian Jun Chen <jian.jun.chen@...el.com>
Subject: Re: [PATCH] MAINTAINERS: Update maintainer list for virtio i2c

On Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 11:20:34AM +0100, Wolfram Sang wrote:
> Hi Viresh,
> 
> > I understand that it is okay to pass the maintainership, within the
> > company, for platform specific parts from one person to another, since
> > they have the best knowledge of the code and are the only one
> > interested in maintaining it too.
> > 
> > But what is the rule for generic drivers like this one ?
> 
> Dunno if this is really a rule, but if a maintainer steps out and makes
> sure there is someone to pick up the work, this is more than welcome.
> Way better than a stale entry in the MAINTAINERS file.
> 
> I mean, it does not limit the chance to have further maintainers, for
> example. I believe in meritocracy here. Those who do and collaborate,
> shall get responsibility.

Exactly. I'd like to see Jian Jun Chen do and collaborate first.

> If not, then not. We can fix this, too, if
> needed.
> 
> What is the reason for your question?
> 
> All the best,
> 
>    Wolfram
>