From 4e04a862cb37105acebac8b6ac5b275dc7865815 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ben Jackson Date: Mon, 3 May 2021 15:02:50 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add note about existing github issues --- CONTRIBUTING.md | 18 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+) diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index 1866974..adec034 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -46,6 +46,23 @@ The GitHub issue tracker is for *bug reports* and *features requests* for the Vimspector project, and on-topic comments and follow-ups to them. It is not for general discussion, general support or for any other purpose. +Please **search the issue tracker for similar issues** before creating a new +one. There's no point in duplication; if an existing open issue addresses your +problem, please comment there instead of creating a duplicate. However, if the +issue you found is **closed as resolved** (e.g. with a PR or the original user's +problem was resolved), raise a **new issue**, because you've found a new +problem. Reference the original issue if you think that's useful information. + +Closed issues which have been inactive for 60 days will be locked, this helps to +keep discussions focussed. If you believe you are still experiencing an issue +which has been closed, please raise a new issue, completing the issue template. + +If you do find a similar _open_ issue, **don't just post 'me too' or similar** +responses. This almost never helps resolve the issue, and just causes noise for +the maintainers. Only post if it will aid the maintainers in solving the issue; +if there are existing diagnostics requested in the thread, perform +them and post the results. + Please do not be offended if your Issue or comment is closed or hidden, for any of the following reasons: @@ -53,6 +70,7 @@ of the following reasons: * The issue or comment is off-topic * The issue does not represent a Vimspector bug or feature request * The issue cannot be reasonably reproduced using the minimal vimrc +* The issue is a duplicate of an existing issue * etc. Issue titles are important. It's not usually helpful to write a title like