...One reason Miguel wanted the Sourceforge software was ACLs.I don't have an opinion on ACLs, but I do want to point out that the lack of ACLs was used by Nat Friedman in the Foundation's Charter as a shining example of GNOME's Openness (our first "principle):
However a number of problems with using that software were also
brought up.
The openness of GNOME has always been a point of pride for us, and an important characteristic which distinguishes us from many of the other open source projects out there. Anyone can become a contributor, write access to our CVS does not involve trial by fire or other masonic rituals, we don't use Access Control Lists, and we've always been exceedingly good about folding talented newcomers in our arms and welcoming them to the project. No resume required.
So we'd have to change that if we do decide to have ACLs.
I guess I'm asking that, if we get serious about having ACLs, we first discuss it on Gnome Hackers and keep in mind that it would require a change to the foundation's charter.
Bart