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> If anybody gets to decide what we will call Freenet, it’s him. Perhaps. Though reusing the name for an entirely different project with a different codebase
by GJim 5mo ago
> If anybody gets to decide what we will call Freenet, it’s him.
Perhaps.
Though reusing the name for an entirely different project with a different codebase is disingenuous to say the least.
That won't do his reputation any good, especially in a field where reputation matters.
- sanity 5mo ago> Though reusing the name for an entirely different project with a different codebase is disingenuous to say the least. Same project, same goals, and it's not even the first time we started with a fresh codebase - we did it in 2008. > That won't do his reputation any good, especially in a field where reputation matters. This drama never comes up anywhere except HN where it seems to be the obsession of a small number of vocal people who never have anything to say about the substance of the project. I don't lose any sleep over it.
- GJim 5mo ago> Same project, same goals Many on here beg to differ.
- sanity 5mo agoAnd yet I still haven't seen anyone explain how the goals actually differ. Interestingly, there seems to be very little overlap between the people giving substantive technical feedback and the people most upset about a 3-year-old naming controversy.