Once he focuses his time on things other than Python, I think the project will largely be in good hands, but having a thoughtful BDFL is a plus imo. I think we

Once he focuses his time on things other than Python, I think the project will largely be in good hands, but having a thoughtful BDFL is a plus imo. I think we'll come to think of Linux and Linus in the same way eventually. Neither of these guys has done everything perfectly - nobody is perfect, but they've been very very good for a very very long time.