[HN Gopher] A letter to open-source maintainers
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       A letter to open-source maintainers
        
       Author : xuanwo
       Score  : 22 points
       Date   : 2024-12-09 08:39 UTC (2 days ago)
        
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       | zabzonk wrote:
       | I think there is a bit wrong with this, IMHO:
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       | "only I can do" Sorry, friends, but this is incorrect.
       | 
       | No, not incorrect - if you have the vision for a FOSS project
       | then you are probably the only one that can steer it. That's not
       | to say you should reject contributions out of hand, but no need
       | to accept them, either.
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       | > The project lacks enough users, which might suggest it doesn't
       | provide sufficient value to the community.
       | 
       | What "community" would that be?
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       | > I also feel angry when I see maintainers abandon a great
       | project without providing any explanation.
       | 
       | Doesn't the rest of article contradict this? What right do you
       | have to feel angry?
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       | > "I'm changing the world" Accept my respects, friend. Please
       | remember to revisit my post whenever you feel tired.
       | 
       | What?
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       | > Now, you are tired, busy, and hurt, so you finally decide to
       | leave
       | 
       | This is all just nonsense.
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       | >Ensure your projects can continue to operate smoothly even after
       | your leaving.
       | 
       | You are under no obligation to do that.
        
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