Ted Zlatanov <tzz@lifelogs.com> writes:

> On Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:06:08 +0200 Florian Ragwitz <rafl@debian.org> wrote:
>
> FR> This appears to be as correct as my initial version of it. However,
> FR> Julien made some follow-up changes to it, fixing a bug regarding
> FR> handling of history. Your version makes the same mistake I initially
> FR> did. Julien's fix needs to be adapted for the new code.
>
> I just looked at the rev ID you mentioned.  Argh.  Anyhow, the point was
> that it's just a small rewrite to make your patch trivial.  Julien may
> be the best person to do it to ensure it's not accidentally broken, but
> I'll do it if he doesn't have the time.
>
> I *think* that's within the spirit of the GNU project, especially since
> you (Florian) are OK with the rewrite.

Absolutely. I'd rather have another patch by someone else, achieving the
same thing as the original patch, than no patch at all.

(Well, actually I'd much rather have contributing be easy, fun, and
encouraging more contributions, but short of that, the above appears to
be the next best thing.)