From 4104abb19d7cde232dd4d8e0a9116624d2a6e628 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: June McEnroe Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2022 21:06:05 -0500 Subject: Justify the fork --- index.7 | 22 ++++++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/index.7 b/index.7 index 7d62d3c..0f32c09 100644 --- a/index.7 +++ b/index.7 @@ -8,8 +8,26 @@ . .Sh DESCRIPTION .Nm -is a fork of -.Nm cgit . +is a fork of cgit. +Upstream cgit has long been stagnant, +with the vast majority of patches +sent to the mailing list +going silently ignored, +despite their obvious merit +in many cases. +This fork aims to incorporate +a number of existing patches +as well as to provide a friendlier place +to send new patches. +They will, +at the very least, +get a reply. +This fork also aims +to make new releases +which can hopefully be picked up +by package repositories, +making it easier for users +to run an improved cgit. . .Ss Quick Facts .Bl -bullet -compact -- cgit 1.4.1