We shouldn't let spam close bug reports.

I recommend a mechanism which makes sure the sender can
read email before allowing bug reports to be closed.  [Sender
address only needs to be checked once.]

reassign 109806 bugs.debian.org
thanks

Raul Miller <moth@debian.org> writes:

And that has _what_ to do with ftp.debian.org?

Oops, thanks.

retitle 109806 verify sender of a bug closing message before closing the bug
severity 109806 wishlist
thanks

Hi,

Raul Miller wrote:
else who isn't supposed to close a bug report.

The debbugs BTS wasn't designed with much paranoia in mind, obviously...

And BTW regarding the specific mail which incited you to file this bug: the
problem was that a spammer harvested the foo-done@bugs e-mail address from
the web site as the bug had already been closed once, not that they
intentionally closed the bug.

retitle 109806 verify sender of a bug closing message before closing the bug
severity 109806 wishlist
thanks

Hi,

Raul Miller wrote:
else who isn't supposed to close a bug report.

The debbugs BTS wasn't designed with much paranoia in mind, obviously...

And BTW regarding the specific mail which incited you to file this bug: the
problem was that a spammer harvested the foo-done@bugs e-mail address from
the web site as the bug had already been closed once, not that they
intentionally closed the bug.

Did you receive my previous email?

Dr Patrick Awoonor