after running into numerous problems with how we used to handle project workflow, i've changed some code in project.module and cvs.module, and killes has reconfigured drupal.org. i've updated the handbook page about maintaining projects to reflect these (and other) changes: http://drupal.org/node/7765 the new workflow: 1) only users with a valid cvs account are allowed to create project nodes at all. this removes a potentially confusing node type from the create content page for the vast majority of drupal.org users. 2) projects are no longer put into the moderation queue. so long as the user has a cvs account (and belong to a role that has the "maintain projects" permission), they can create any projects they like, which are immediately published. further edits of the project page no longer send the node back into moderation. 3) users with a cvs account can create new directories in the contributions repository, but can only tag directories that have a valid project node associated with them. once tagged, the usual tarball generation stuff kicks in and does its thing. i think this new method will remove a lot of project-related headaches and confusion. let me know if anyone has any questions or suggestions for further improvements. thanks! -derek (dww)