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We do not have a formal project format and process for doing this, but the following are highly recommended guidelines for dealing with bugs and users reporting bugs: | We do not have a formal project format and process for doing this, but the following are highly recommended guidelines for dealing with bugs and users reporting bugs: | ||
* Some users prefer to ask informally in the [http://forums.scummvm.org/viewforum.php?f=2 Help and Support Forum] or in the IRC channel about a bug or problem they are having. As an admin or developer, please don't rebuke them for doing this. However, if their problem appears real and is not solved trivially/immediately, then politely suggest that they file a formal bug and link them to the [[Trackers |Bug Tracker]]. | * Some users prefer to ask informally in the [http://forums.scummvm.org/viewforum.php?f=2 Help and Support Forum] or in the IRC channel about a bug or problem they are having. As an admin or developer, please don't rebuke them for doing this. However, if their problem appears real and is not solved trivially/immediately, then politely suggest that they file a formal bug and link them to the [[Trackers |Bug Tracker]]. | ||
* The current [[Trackers]] do | * The current [[Trackers]] do send e-mail notifications on new bugs to the [[Mailing lists#scummvm-tracker|scummvm-tracker mailing list]], which all developers should be subscribed to. However, this should not be completely relied upon for notification, especially if the "digest" option is chosen and admins should check the tracker periodically, preferably daily for any new bugs. | ||
* New bugs should have at least a basic reply comment (preferably within a week), even if this is just thanking the bug submitter for the bug submission and indicating that it will take a little time to deal with. | * New bugs should have at least a basic reply comment (preferably within a week), even if this is just thanking the bug submitter for the bug submission and indicating that it will take a little time to deal with. | ||
* Any new bug should be assessed for the following: | * Any new bug should be assessed for the following: | ||