From 51eea9827bede6a47dfbc2035f1cda5dd1c053cc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Don HO Date: Wed, 7 May 2025 05:27:58 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update CONTRIBUTING.md --- CONTRIBUTING.md | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index 4308939da..7e29d0730 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -16,8 +16,10 @@ Bug reports are appreciated. Following a few guidelines listed below will help s ## Pull Requests +*The first rule of Notepad++ is: you do not ask for permission to contribute.*
+*The second rule of Notepad++ is: you DO NOT ask for permission to contribute.* -Your pull requests are welcome; however, they may not be accepted for various reasons. If you want to make some GUI enhancement like renaming some graphic items or fixing typos, please create the issue instead of the pull requests. All Pull Requests, except for translations and user documentation, need to be attached to a issue on GitHub. For Pull Requests regarding enhancements and questions, the issue must first be approved by one of project's administrators before being merged into the project. An approved issue will have the label `Accepted`. For issues that have not been accepted, you may request to be assigned to that issue. +Just do your contribution if you have something to offer, and your pull requests are welcome. However, they may not be accepted for various reasons. If you want to make some GUI enhancement like renaming some graphic items or fixing typos, please create the issue instead of the pull requests. All Pull Requests, except for translations and user documentation, need to be attached to a issue on GitHub. For Pull Requests regarding enhancements and questions, the issue must first be approved by one of project's administrators before being merged into the project. An approved issue will have the label `Accepted`. For issues that have not been accepted, you may request to be assigned to that issue. Opening an issue beforehand allows the administrators and the community to discuss bugs and enhancements before work begins, preventing wasted effort.