I'd suggest that the "Summary" be added to the list of required fields for new bug reports. Why: The only scenarios (from a two minute search through every browser bug in Bugzilla) in which the field is blank are when either: (a) someone accidentally types the information into the Status Whiteboard or URL field (b) someone is new to Bugzilla and really doesn't yet know how to use Bugzilla. By making this change: In scenario (a), Bugzilla would be providing a useful "hey, did you really mean to do that?" to the bug writer. In scenario (b), Bugzilla would be teaching the novice bug writer how to use Bugzilla. Also, it would slightly reduce time wastage on the part of Bugzilla users, who have to open up individual bugs that lack summary fields in order to determine whether it's a significant bug or not. (e.g. after doing a query)

Yes, I agree this would be a good idea.

Reassigning to dmose@mozilla.org, who now has front-line responsibility for all Bonsai and Bugzilla bugs.

Reassigning back to me. That stuff about me no longer being the front-line person responsible for Bugzilla and Bonsai turned out to be short-lived. Please pardon our confusion, and I'm very sorry about the spam.

terry....I get a lot of blank Summarys from the net...could you implement this one?

OK, done.

Verified fixed. Bug submissions are now rejected if the Summary text field is blank. Thanks!

Moving to Bugzilla product