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diff --git a/Documentation/SubmittingPatches b/Documentation/SubmittingPatches index 3bf2147787..d12094bac5 100644 --- a/Documentation/SubmittingPatches +++ b/Documentation/SubmittingPatches @@ -290,12 +290,14 @@ identify them), to solicit comments and reviews. :git-ml: footnote:[The mailing list: git@vger.kernel.org] After the list reached a consensus that it is a good idea to apply the -patch, re-send it with "To:" set to the maintainer{current-maintainer} and "cc:" the -list{git-ml} for inclusion. +patch, re-send it with "To:" set to the maintainer{current-maintainer} +and "cc:" the list{git-ml} for inclusion. This is especially relevant +when the maintainer did not heavily participate in the discussion and +instead left the review to trusted others. Do not forget to add trailers such as `Acked-by:`, `Reviewed-by:` and `Tested-by:` lines as necessary to credit people who helped your -patch. +patch, and "cc:" them when sending such a final version for inclusion. [[sign-off]] === Certify your work by adding your `Signed-off-by` trailer |