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diff --git a/Documentation/SubmittingPatches b/Documentation/SubmittingPatches index 958e3cc3d5..86ca7f6a78 100644 --- a/Documentation/SubmittingPatches +++ b/Documentation/SubmittingPatches @@ -408,8 +408,15 @@ your patch differs from project to project, so it may be different from that of the project you are accustomed to. [[real-name]] -Also notice that a real name is used in the `Signed-off-by` trailer. Please -don't hide your real name. +Please use a known identity in the `Signed-off-by` trailer, since we cannot +accept anonymous contributions. It is common, but not required, to use some form +of your real name. We realize that some contributors are not comfortable doing +so or prefer to contribute under a pseudonym or preferred name and we can accept +your patch either way, as long as the name and email you use are distinctive, +identifying, and not misleading. + +The goal of this policy is to allow us to have sufficient information to contact +you if questions arise about your contribution. [[commit-trailers]] If you like, you can put extra trailers at the end: |