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Re:A uBlock Origin update was rejected from the Chrome Web S... by gmueckl on Saturday October 12, 2019 @12:03PM (#21234142)
This is a pattern that shows up in other contexts as well. Linux on the desktop, git etc. have communities of advicates that tend to dismiss complaints and criticism far too strongly. That isn't to say that there are more reasonable people in these communities - there are plenty - but the forceful pushback is very visible and tends to be quite offputting.
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Re:A uBlock Origin update was rejected from the Chrome Web S... by kettlecorn on Saturday October 12, 2019 @12:08PM (#21234182)
Yes, those absolutely feel similar. It's a real shame because I think it holds back those communities and products enormously.

The person who takes the time to complain isn't an enemy, they're making an effort to bring something to attention for the community. You want more complainers instead of people silently rejecting your community and product.

The 'argue against the messenger' first reaction of many projects creates insular communities and insular communities create worse products.

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