Though you may be right, I have a feeling that he is facing formidable opposition. That may include anything from social engineering to full on psyops.

[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 43 points 7 months ago (9 children)

Bet he’s had people “happen” to bump into him IRL, and gets pull requests from bad actors that are very subtly trying to take the project in the wrong direction.

[–] intrepid@lemmy.ca 18 points 7 months ago

Your second point is especially interesting, considering the recent xz backdoor. The bad actors manipulated a poor burnt out maintainer for it. In comparison, I'm impressed with gorhill for his perseverance and mental strength. I would like to know how he avoids burn out with such negative influences.

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