Including myself indeed, despite my deep reservations about the recent controversies we’ve faced. It’s heartening to see that a substantial number of us remain committed to the project. This shared commitment does give room for optimism.
Like the saying goes “Rome wasn’t built in a day”, change within such a complex ecosystem as Nix takes time and collective effort. Even though many aspects of nixpkgs are automated, it’s crucial to remember the human element - the people behind the keyboards - who are just as prone to mistakes as they are capable of forgiveness and growth.
And yes, I remain optimistic, but it’s important to acknowledge that sustaining this environment requires balance. If we find ourselves facing similar crises frequently, it could simply dissolve the project to smithereens.