really pity I was just checking out your Triton project and I was about to email you that I have problem downloading your zip file.��

I really hope you change your mind because Pharo needs all the experienced coders it can get.��

I was completely unaware of such big problem, people complain from time to time, I love to complain to about Pharo things , especially documentation but I dont think I have seen a big argument or anyone saying bad things about another person. I agree that such behaviour is unacceptable if it has occurred . Emotions cause more problems than provide solutions, things should be discussed in a reasonable basis respecting the personal effort of each pharo contributor.��

On the other hand polite criticism is not only useful but very much needed for a community to grow in a healthy way.��

Again I am not aware of your particulars of your situations and your relationship with Stephan . I only hope you guys discuss this and find a common ground. If not I hope the best for you and maybe continue contributing to pharo at your own terms with independent libraries etc. Of course its your right to completely abandon the community , if so good luck with whatever you do .��

I can definitely not complain or criticise you , I abandoned common lisp because even though most of the community treated me well , there were some regulars that were quick to accuse people as stupid or lazy. My love for python was also heavily and irrationally criticised.��

My experience with the pharo community , so far, has been great and I am glad I invested and keep investing on it. I have to confess that I find Stephan a bit too emotional at times but I know he is just passionate about Pharo and he has good intentions.��



On Mon, Aug 18, 2014 at 10:38 AM, Benjamin <benjamin.vanryseghem.pharo@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello guys,

I am sending this email to explain why I am quiting the Pharo community,
as well as the Smalltalk community.

I can not bear Stephane Ducasse's behavior anymore whether at a public
level or a private level.

It seems that his ego is preventing him from being able to have a discussion
without overreacting, being agressive, or insulting.

I can not approve how Stephane is constantly talking behind my back to unleash
his irrationnal wrath and to provide his very own version of the facts.

I can not see how this can lead to a peaceful and respectful community
where we can all have fun building a future.

Therefore I will not be part of this project anymore, since the way Stephane
is acting is taking away all the fun I can have interacting with all of you.

It was a hard decision to take, but I can not be part of a community led
by someone whose behaviour is going against all my principles.

I wish to all of you to have fun, and keep me in touch
if you want to have a beer someday ;)

Ben