* Scott Kitterman <deb...@kitterman.com> [160701 16:47]:
> >netenv has been orphaned since Jun 5 2015 (#787797), has not seen
> >an upload since 2013-01 and currently does not work with the default
> >init (systemd) bcause of #739190 (and related, #796639).
> >
> >Please consider removing the package from unstable.
> 
> I don't think not working with systemd is a valid reason for removal.
> Other than that is there a reason to remove it

*shrug*. It's usefulness for new users will be very low; there are
other packages/mechanisms that provide similar features.

If you think we should keep it, I'm certainly happy if you close
the RM bug.

> (we have lots of orphaned packages in the archive, so by itself that's not a 
> reason either)?

(We do, and many of them often cause a lot of work for transitions
because they end up being ... not in shape. And sid should not be a
landfill either, IMO.)

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