New comment by ahesford on void-packages repository

https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/issues/27735#issuecomment-756078086

Comment:
+1 for encouraging use of variables whenever possible in distfiles.

The primary justification for keeping the homepage and change log free from variables is that these things should be easy to copy and paste (or, in some terminal emulators, directly clickable).

No such justification applies to distfiles, which are already encouraged to use `$version`. It would be inconsistent and, in my view, senseless to demand that some variables be used while others be avoided.

When I make changes, I use the shortest possible form for distfiles. However, I tend not to demand a specific style when reviewing others' work. (Although I may suggest such a change when it would be one of many other demands.)

EDIT: sorry for the accidental close.