On 23 February 2018 at 17:43, Robert Ramey via Boost
On 2/23/18 2:35 AM, Hans Dembinski via Boost wrote:
I would be happy to fill the role of review manager for BCM, although I am not sure if I fulfil the criterion of an "active boost member" already http://www.boost.org/community/reviews.html#Review_Manager
If that refers to someone who maintains a library in boost, I do not pass. If it includes someone who has been around for a while, participated in discussions, submitted a patch to boost (I admit, it was a really small one), and has a proposed library in the review queue, then I could do it.
Personally, I'm thinking an active boost member is someone who has spent significant time interacting on the mailing lists and whose posts demonstrate the appropriate temperament, detachment, maturity, C++ and other technical competence. I'm no sure how to assess though. My only idea would be for those who have some opinion and/or knowledge on the potential reviewer to send a private email to ron garcia - our long time, well respected review wizard who schedules the reviews.
In general, I would like to encourage wider participation in boost by those who may not be able to justify the commitment that making a library requires. An example of a "good thing" is the github PR system which has permited many more people to make small but very valuable contributions.
Wasn't there a recent discussion about adding some constraints for review managers, to require them to have at least published or maintain one of the boost libraries? I can't find documentation about this. Joël Lamotte