Summary

This text represents a plea for broader support within the FreeBSD community to prevent the "grumpy old men" and "Brett Glasses" from consuming users who attempt to join the project. The author expresses deep regret and suggests that the current approach is harmful and unkind to potential contributors. The message emphasizes a desire for a stronger, wider base of active participants rather than those who fear participation or have been deterred by intimidating figures.

Title

Why Should I Care What Color the Bikeshed Is?

Description

Why Should I Care What Color the Bikeshed Is?

Keywords

have, email, people, will, thread, bike, shed, read, like, hackers, well, time, more, even, somebody, reply, change

NS Lookup

A 45.79.25.59

Dates

Created 2026-04-13

Updated 2026-04-13

Summarized 2026-04-17