Hi Travis

On 2015-09-22 03:44:12, Travis Oliphant <tra...@continuum.io> wrote:
> I'm actually offended that so many at BIDS seem eager to crucify my
> intentions when I've done nothing but give away my time, my energy, my
> resources, and my sleep to NumPy for many, many years.    I guess if your
> intent is to drive me away, then you are succeeding.

I guess we've gone off the rails pretty far at this point, so let me at
least take a step back, and make sure that you know that:

- I have never doubted that your intensions for NumPy are anything but
  good (I know they are!),
- I *want* the community to be a welcoming place for companies to
  contribute (otherwise, I guess I'd not be such a fervent supporter of
  the scientific eco-system using the BSD license), and
- I love your enthusiasm for the project.  After all, that is a big part
  of what inspired me to become involved in the first place.

My goal is not to spread uncertainty, fear nor doubt—if that was the
perception left, I apologize.

I'll re-iterate that I wanted to highlight a concern about the
interactions of a (somewhat weakly cohesive) community and strong,
driven personalities such as yourself backed by a formidable amount of
development power.  No matter how good your intensions are, there are
risks involved in this kind of interaction, and if we fail to even
*admit* that, we are in trouble.

Lest the above be read in a negative light again, let me state it
up-front: *I don't think you will hijack the project, use it for your
own gain, or attempt to do anything you don't believe to be in the best
interest of NumPy.* What I'm saying is that we absolutely need to move
forward in a way that brings everyone along, and makes everyone rest
assured that their voice will be heard.

Also, please know that I have not discussed these matters with Nathaniel
behind the scenes, other than an informal hour-long discussion about his
original governance proposal.  There is no BIDS conspiracy or attempts
at crucifixion.  After all, you were an invited guest speaker at an
event I organized this weekend, since I value your opinion and insights.

Either way, let me again apologize if my suggested lack of insight hurt
people's feelings.  I can only hope that, in educating me, we all learn
a few lessons.

Stéfan
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