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This is a pattern that shows up in other contexts as well. Linux on the desktop, git etc. have communities of advicates that tend to dismiss complaints and crit
by gmueckl 7y ago
This is a pattern that shows up in other contexts as well. Linux on the desktop, git etc. have communities of advicates that tend to dismiss complaints and criticism far too strongly. That isn't to say that there are more reasonable people in these communities - there are plenty - but the forceful pushback is very visible and tends to be quite offputting.
- kettlecorn 7y agoYes, those absolutely feel similar. It's a real shame because I think it holds back those communities and products enormously. The person who takes the time to complain isn't an enemy, they're making an effort to bring something to attention for the community. You want more complainers instead of people silently rejecting your community and product. The 'argue against the messenger' first reaction of many projects creates insular communities and insular communities create worse products.