nannnsss🌱🏴Mar 5

The #11ty rebrand is taking more space in my mind than I expected. Truth is, I'm super stoked for Zach and 11ty getting the recognition it deserves. I know this project has come with challenges and pouring his heart into it. I'm grateful for that. I 💖 11ty and the people I've met in the community!

But, I'm also disappointed. Rebuilding the Font Awesome blog to build credibility and promoting "11ty", while witholding transparency around the upcoming transition feels icky. I lost trust. And that bums me out. I also can't stomach the new name. 🥴

I feel hesitant to rely on something that was transitioned this way. And I was shocked to hear that people who have built MAJOR pillars in the 11ty community also had no idea about the change. It feels disrespectful to the community. I'm still going to let all this simmer for a lil.

Richard MacManusMar 16
Show threadnannnsss🌱🏴

https://youtu.be/lA-wD89m6jM?si=6MvqDH_Y6SzdNGLg

I watched @zachleat's AMA during THE 11ty Meetup and I appreciate his accountability and honesty about the shift from #11ty to #BuildAwesome. Now that I've had a chance to simmer and think about the realities of an open source project funding specifically, I feel better about the shift for the longevity of 11ty.

In considering the scale of businesses and organizations that rely on 11ty, yet aren't adequately supporting the project (fuck them, honestly.), I feel grateful to Zach that he found a home for 11ty that will support continued development. I also feel for Zach navigating the balance between making a damn living and maintaining the homegrown feel of 11ty and it's community. It's an impossible paradox.

I still hate the new name, and that's okay. The shift is a response to problems bigger than me and I can accept that. I will forever be grateful to the 11ty community for helping me build my development skills and finding a web home that feels encouraging and kind. 💖

AMA about Build Awesome, an Open Town Hall with Zach Leatherman | 11ty Meetup

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Mar 13 at 8:25pmWeb
Show threadZach LeathermanMar 13
@nannnsss really appreciate this ❤️