Obviously he has this right to do what he wants and he did. But the consequences are that his reputation is in tatters. Probably doesn't bother him but equally

Obviously he has this right to do what he wants and he did. But the consequences are that his reputation is in tatters. Probably doesn't bother him but equally the repos will be forked and utilization continues of the predecessor. Might not be a maintainer mind you so the dependent repos will quickly find alternates.