[FFmpeg-devel] Democratization

[Nicolas George]

Michael Niedermayer (12025-01-21):
> You have worded this well

Thanks (assuming you are not saying it to the “+1”).

> Id like to add that this matches my understanding of what maintainers should
> be. (actual "leaders" in their areas)
> 
> As side effect this would make things more scaleable too.

Indeed. But I do not think FFmpeg is big enough to require this kind of
scalability yet.

On the other hand, an authority is still needed above the maintainers to
arbiter when they disagree with each other or when a change affects
multiple areas or not a specific one.

That authority cannot be democratic, unless we want FFmpeg to continue
to devolve into a corporate cash cow without a shred of creativity.

That authority should be you. You had it and you made an excellent job
of it. You just need to accept that it is not possible to please, and to
realize that the people who do not take it with grace are precisely the
people who have been bullying you, and have as such lost their moral
rights to be listened to. Focus on the people you enjoyed hacking
together with who respect your leadership.

Regards,

-- 
  Nicolas George