[FreeBSD-Announce] FreeBSD bug tracking moves from GNATS to Bugzilla

[Anton Shterenlikht]

>On 3 June 2014 10:11, John Marino <freebsd.contact at marino.st> wrote:
>> ... it's doubtful most folks unwilling to register are
>> about to make a meaningful report...
>
>This is *not* the reason for registation.
>
>The reason for registation is that we know from experience that having
>a way to talk with the reporter drastically increases the chance that
>the bug will get fixed.  Registration offers verification of the
>submitters email.
>We would rather get fewer higher quality and more engaged bugs than
>what we've had in the past where bugs were a one way vent.
>
>To preempt the next question: why don't we allow users to submit via
>email but verify with a token?   That system isn't possible with how
>the gateway is set up now.  Its a long term possability.  If someone
>wants to help set that up please contact me offline (at bugmeister@).
>
>What about bug followups via email?  That one won't be supported for a
>bit as we get used to bugzilla.  It certainly on the cards to support
>in the future.

Will send-pr continue to work or not?

Anton