The CloudStack mailing list is a high traffic mailing list. It might seem overwhelming at first but is actually fairly easy to navigate with proper filters setup. Like other mailing lists, mail is archived and used for searching. Following these guidelines will help you deal with the list easily and will help everyone understand you better.
Mailing List to Send to
- For installation and usage problems, send to cloudstack-users@incubator.apache.org. There are developers who can help you there. Do not send to cloudstack-dev@incubator.apache.org.
- For development discussions, send to cloudstack-dev@incubator.apache.org.
- For requirements on features, send to both cloudstack-users@incubator.apache.org and cloudstack-dev@incubator.apache.org.
- On replying, if you've determined a certain list is not necessary, strip it from the TO/CC line.
Email Formatting
The CloudStack mailing list works like other mailing lists on the internet. It prefers the following format:
- Use plain text for the message body as opposed to html
- Indent the original mail with '>' when replying
- Remove unnecessary clutter from the original mail
- Inline your reply if you are replying to specific items in the email
- Quote enough of the original email to give context
- Both top posting and bottom posting when replying to the email as a whole is fine
Subject Tagging
Properly tagging your email can help other filter and deal with the traffic better. It is fine to use multiple tags if they are appropriate. The following are tags that are currently being used on the mailing list. These tags are always changing and updating. Please check back if you're unsure which tag you should use.
Tag |
Meaning |
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DISCUSS |
Discuss a certain topic |
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VOTE |
Voting on a a topic. Use this sparingly and it should be after a discussion has taken place. Before using VOTE, please read the bylaws on what it means. |
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ACS[Release #] |
Message regarding a certain release in progress. |
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AWSAPI |
Email is regarding the AWS API component of CloudStack |
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DOCS |
Email is regarding CloudStack documentation |
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EVENT |
Email is announcing a CloudStack event |
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MERGE |
Use to discuss merging a branch into another branch |
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PROPOSAL |
The list has propose that the DISCUSS tag replaces the PROPOSAL tag. I'm not quite sure why. If anyone knows the reason, please add to this. |
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QA |
Email is regarding CloudStack QA effort. |
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RESULT |
This tag is used with the VOTE tag to indicate the voting has concluded and the tallying is indicated in this email. The subject line should look like [VOTE][RESULT]. |
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RESOLVED |
This tag is used with other tags to indicate that the original poster believes the discussion has been resolved. The subject line should look like [VOTE][RESOLVED]. |
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Dealing with the List
- Rude behavior is not appreciated on the mailing list. Always remember that words in email can sound harsher than the intent when you're reading or writing emails.
- Setup filters on tags will help the traffic flow.
- You may not get a reply. Don't be afraid to resend your email after a few days.
- If you're expecting someone to see your email, include them in the CC/TO line after you sent out the initial email and didn't get a reply.
- Communicate often.
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