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Subject: Re: [PATCH] MAINTAINERS: Update maintainer list for virtio i2c
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To:     "Michael S. Tsirkin" <mst@redhat.com>,
        Wolfram Sang <wsa@kernel.org>,
        Viresh Kumar <viresh.kumar@linaro.org>, <asowang@redhat.com>,
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On 12/14/2022 20:00, Michael S. Tsirkin wrote:
> On Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 11:20:34AM +0100, Wolfram Sang wrote:
>> Hi Viresh,
>>
>>> I understand that it is okay to pass the maintainership, within the
>>> company, for platform specific parts from one person to another, since
>>> they have the best knowledge of the code and are the only one
>>> interested in maintaining it too.
>>>
>>> But what is the rule for generic drivers like this one ?
>> Dunno if this is really a rule, but if a maintainer steps out and makes
>> sure there is someone to pick up the work, this is more than welcome.
>> Way better than a stale entry in the MAINTAINERS file.
>>
>> I mean, it does not limit the chance to have further maintainers, for
>> example. I believe in meritocracy here. Those who do and collaborate,
>> shall get responsibility.
> Exactly. I'd like to see Jian Jun Chen do and collaborate first.

Hi Michael,

Sure, I will start to collaborate first.

>> If not, then not. We can fix this, too, if
>> needed.
>>
>> What is the reason for your question?
>>
>> All the best,
>>
>>     Wolfram
>>
>