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diff --git a/tags/u/using-first-person-in-templates.tag b/tags/u/using-first-person-in-templates.tag new file mode 100644 index 0000000..67ad8b9 --- /dev/null +++ b/tags/u/using-first-person-in-templates.tag @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +Tag: using-first-person-in-templates +Severity: warning +Check: debian/debconf +Explanation: You should avoid the use of first person ("I will do this..." or + "We recommend..."). The computer is not a person and the Debconf + templates do not speak for the Debian developers. You should use neutral + construction and often the passive form. + . + If this template is only used internally by the package and not displayed + to the user, put "for internal use" in the short description. +See-Also: developer-reference 6.5.2.5 |