Re: [Gdbheads] Let's resolve this quickly

[Eli Zaretskii]

> From: Richard Stallman <address@hidden>
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2004 20:36:33 -0500
> 
> It is often useful for a maintainer to explain decisions to other
> contributors, as part of a working relationship, but the maintainer
> does not owe them an explanation to their satisfaction.  Even when
> he feels it would be useful to explain, he may have no time.

That's true, but if the maintainer chooses not to explain, she must
realize that the downside is that the troops might misunderstand and
become unconvinced that the decisions are justified.

So, while there's no obligation, it is still useful and should be
favored if possible and feasible.