I assumed the note at the top was an addendum to give some historical context for those coming across it at a later date (as we have :). This isn't some random

I assumed the note at the top was an addendum to give some historical context for those coming across it at a later date (as we have :). This isn't some random guy spouting questionable views on the internet, Eric Raymond is a respectable (as far as I'm aware) hacker, author of the famous book, The Cathedral And The Bazaar. Not sure why he's chosen a pyramid insignia, but in and of itself it is a benign symbol. Only when one attaches conspiratorial notions to it (as you have) does it take on more meaning.