Re: [Gdbheads] proposed change to GDB maintainership rules

[Robert Dewar]

> > > >   If maintainers disagree whether or not a patch should be approved,
> > > >   and can't resolve that disagreement via discussion, it shall be
> > > >   resolved by a vote.  Any global maintainer or area maintainer for
> > > >   the relevant area can vote; a majority of votes cast is required for
> > > >   approval.
> > >
> > > I think this is simply dangerous - such matters should be pushed up to
> > > the next level.

One possible approach is to have a system of informal straw poll votes.
If such a vote is overwhelming, that often settles the matter to 
everyones satisfaction. But then if someone seriously objects to the
result of the vote, allow anyone to insist that it be pushed up.