This falls under the same 'PvP' randomness of Mario Kart 64 giving 8th place lightning bolts and stars. These games leverage perceived randomness as an equalizer.
Booo this man. Its 'really disappointing' seeing someone complain about amazing free open code they're able to contribute to. Its great to offer feedback but you can do so without implying some sort of entitlement. Come on now...
Anyone who goes to Berkeley and majors in American Studies obviously has never heard 'No' before. Talk about a wasted opportunity. This guy has douche stink all over his various profiles.