linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH v4 00/12] mm: establish const-correctness for pointer parameters

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Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2025 13:06:37 +0200
From: David Hildenbrand <david@...hat.com>
To: Lorenzo Stoakes <lorenzo.stoakes@...cle.com>
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Subject: Re: [PATCH v4 00/12] mm: establish const-correctness for pointer
 parameters

On 01.09.25 12:56, Lorenzo Stoakes wrote:
> On Mon, Sep 01, 2025 at 12:43:42PM +0200, David Hildenbrand wrote:
>> Let's all calm down a bit.
> 
> I am guessing you are not contradicting what I'm saying here but instead
> trying to find a solution as to the _series_.

Of course.

> 
> However, and I'm sure you agree - I want to underline my view that treating
> people with disrespect should not be tolerated in the kernel.

Absolutely.

And just to add some of my personal thought: a good patch description 
makes the life of reviewers easier. Not caring about that can be 
interpreted by reviewers as a sign of not caring about review(ers).

-- 
Cheers

David / dhildenb