Why must LSB go? Is it no longer a priority for Debian to be open?

[Travis Hurst]

Debian is meant to be an open system. That means dropping LSB makes it
harder for software developers to write programs for multiple distros! It
also makes a hit on users. Like what if someone had a linux program and
they wanted to switch to Debian? They wouldn't be happy as their programs
aren't working. I am a loyal Debian user. Just why does LSB need to go? And
why is this a good decision? Debian is what I'm most familiar with. I would
hate to have to find another distro.