On 14.02.2013 9:14, Brian Wolff wrote:
Also, the locations of extensions should be stable. If
the repos start
moving around as extensions move up and down the ladder it will cause
confusion.
Disadvantages are really small comparing to huge advantages for both
reviewers and extension's authors. Another advantage is that importance
and stability of extension will be evaluated by experienced WMF
developer rather than self-placing extension description page into
[[Category:Stable extensions]].
Dmitriy