On Mon, 2009-11-16 at 19:15 -0500, Andrew Dunstan wrote:
>
> Brendan Jurd wrote:
> > One of the rewards for getting a patch into the tree is having your
> > name immortalised in the commit log. There's no such compensation for
> > reviewing patches.
> >
> > I think creating incentives to review is going to be more potent and
> > more enjoyable for everyone involved than punitive measures.
> >
> >
> >
>
> Indeed. I once suggested only half jokingly that we should have a "Coder
> of the month" award. Maybe a "Reviewer of the month" award would also be
> good. Seriously, the major benefit most people get from contributing
> (apart from good karma and a warm inner glow) is kudos, and we should
> possibly lay it on a bit thicker.
In the old days (I can't believe I said that), it was not uncommon for a
developer to just want a thank you, some pizza and beer. I don't know
that it is much different now.
It is amazing what people are willing to do if they feel a little
appreciated.
Joshua D. Drake
>
> cheers
>
> andrew
>
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