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This is because often the "cause" is actually jut time ticking : - What was fun 3 years ago isn't anymore - That feature that was useful to your customers is

• xg15 8y ago
  That seems too easy. That guy was the core of the Python community for over 20 years. Supposedly he has seen a lot of ups, downs and drama and experienced the downward slope of the motivation curve often enough and still held on - until now. So what was different this time? > There is no real cause to "treat", you just need to adapt to the new environment you are facing. Maybe, maybe not. The purpose of a deeper analysis should be to find out whether or not it might be like this - but you can't just assume it's like this from the start.
  • IMTDb 8y ago
    > That guy was the core of the Python community for over 20 years Exactly. I can't imagine keeping the same job/role for 20 years. Guido even says it : he is tired. He has had the energy, drive and will to steer the python ship for 20 years. He now feels that it is time for him to take a well deserved holiday/vactaion/time off. As other have said, this has probably already been discussed within the core devs already. But people need to find a "reason" to explain what is just a very natural process. And will spend countless hours looking for it instead for just moving to the next adventure.