I think it’s more than that. The quality of a foundational project, like a language, hinges in very large parts on stability and long term decisions. Saying “no

I think it’s more than that. The quality of a foundational project, like a language, hinges in very large parts on stability and long term decisions. Saying “no” is the primary defense tool here. It is something that I’ve come to appreciate over the years, but didn’t really get initially. A message like this one gives me great confidence in trusting the project.