It failed because it let redhat people in. I know mentioning incentives and that people lie is not popular here but when the same thing happens to two differen

It failed because it let redhat people in. I know mentioning incentives and that people lie is not popular here but when the same thing happens to two different projects you have to be willfully blind to not see a pattern. As for making it viable long term: a clear goal, community norms and quick removal of anyone not toeing the line.