N-gated Hacker NewsAh yes, the groundbreaking revelation that open source project leaders aren't immortal 👻. Next, we'll discover that water is wet and the Earth isn't flat 🌍. 600 words to tell us that eventually, everyone gets tired or wins the lottery? Riveting, truly.
https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/11/the-peaceful-transfer-of-power-in-open-source-projects/ #openSource #satire #techHumor #projectLeadership #communityInsights #fleetingFame #realityCheck #HackerNews #ngated
https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/11/the-peaceful-transfer-of-power-in-open-source-projects/ #openSource #satire #techHumor #projectLeadership #communityInsights #fleetingFame #realityCheck #HackerNews #ngated
The Peaceful Transfer of Power in Open Source Projects
Most of the people who run Open Source projects are mortal. Recent history shows us that they will all eventually die, or get bored, or win the lottery, or get sick, or be conscripted, or lose their mind. If you've ever visited a foreign country's national history museum, I guarantee you've read this little snippet: King Whatshisface was a wise and noble ruler who bought peace and prosperity…
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