That is one of the scariest aspects of all this: there is an aggressive Internet mob that does nothing of value for Free SW, but will come in full force any time that an issue like this one is debated in the open, and will stop at nothing to ruin the life of those they identify as enemies.

Encouraging civility and attracting new contributors are very important goals for the future of Free SW. Achieving that will help us create better products that can be useful for more people.

Therefore, having all this harassment and hate come up whenever there is talk about improving the community is tremendously hurtful. It is sabotage, that's what it is.