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Bcachefs Changes Rejected Reportedly Due To CoC, Kernel Future "Uncertain"

While the Bcachefs feature changes for Linux 6.13 were already submitted even before the Linux 6.12 stable kernel was released, merging these changes are supposedly on hold due to the kernel's Code of Conduct (CoC) board.

Bcachefs lead developer Kent Overstreet published a Patreon post this evening entitled " Trouble in the kernel" where he explained: Another note that I was raising with the CoC is that a culture of dismissiveness, of finding ways to avoid the technical discussions we're supposed to be having, really is toxic, and moreso than mere flamewars. This past week there was a patch as acknowledged by Linux kernel Code of Conduct committee members around their enforcement policy for those interested in the details.

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