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[โ€“] ck_@discuss.tchncs.de -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Stating that using these methods of organizing a project is indicative of "the projects author is an autocratic hermit type, locked in a bubble with his ancient tech and not really welcoming outside contributors and bug reports" is not an opinion, it's nonsense and its insulting.

[โ€“] Spzi@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Right, I get now what you mean. In defense of the other person, they said this may be the case. Which implies that it also may not be the case. It's a worry spoken out, maybe without thinking too much about how to word it in a way which does not come across as insulting.

I would frown at this in a direct conversation, but not so much in an indirect, general talk about opinions. In the current setting, I appreciated the opinion as open and direct. I don't think anyone's feelings have been hurt here, unless someone actively wants to feel offended.