17 Oct
2014
17 Oct
'14
4:17 a.m.
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Some technical questions:
1) It would be useful to either pre-fill 'Us' or add instructions how it
should be filled.
2) Remember that the contributors can be from all over the world, and it would
be good to specify the fax number including international callsign -
ie: +1 (415) 639-6630.
3) If sending by email procedure should be what? Print, fill in
informations 'You', be signed, scanned and sent as images?
It would be good instructions also add to the web page.
Slavek raised some good points.
I went through the individual CLA and my understanding is that it should
be signed by both the Contributor and by "Us". Am I right? How is the
Contributor getting a copy from "Us" after the signature? It would be
good to add some information as well.
As a general observation, I have no problem with a CLA (as long as my
employer approves that) and I do understand why you want to introduce
them, but I think it may scare away potentially new contributors in case
they come along, especially people from outside the US. The contents of
the CLA is "nothing new", but being a legally binding document, some
people may just think "What the hell? I will join another open project".
Just my 2 cents.
Cheers
Michele