This is the release notes of a free software project.
While it's fair to criticize that the release notes are hard to understand for end users, accusing the authors of "gatekeeping" makes no sense here.
While it's fair to criticize that the release notes are hard to understand for end users, accusing the authors of "gatekeeping" makes no sense here.
Ironically, this statement is _also_ incomplete. It is missing key details that are meant to be inferred from 'free software project'.
> accusing the authors of "gatekeeping"
"Accuse" illuminates the core failure on my part. Gatekeep was the wrong word choice, as it implies _intent_. I do not believe that the release note writer has intentionally left out details.
I'm pointing out that many of us rely on too much assumed knowledge in our writing.
I personally make an effort to write and speak in manner that is understandable even to someone with low domain knowledge and context. I have observed that this skill has been important to my career. Because of this, I am particularly aware of instances where a writer has left out key details in their writing, because I often fill that void for the other stakeholders.