While I do try to become a co-maintainer for packages when I want to help with rebuilds, FTBFS issues or doing an upstream update that has been available for a while, sometimes I just need to do a one shot rebuild for soname issues or a simple fix and being a proven packager would make that more convenient.
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An emphatic +1 from me
By somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 +1 votes, you've been approved. :)
With great power comes great responsibility. Go forth and package.