If you don't like it, don't use it.

Oh, how I wish. https://joindiaspora.com/

"As a result, I've lost hundreds of hours in code reviews because some pedant was more interested in picking nits over whitespace than actually reviewing my algorithms"

Stop coding like shit, then. Adopt your organization's coding standards, or lobby to have them changed if they're dumb.

I got a bit queasy reading Jono's post, with the corporate-speak, hand-waving, and magical feel-good thinking.

RMS's statement was well-reasoned and dispassionately delivered. He understands his role in the community and he executed this action perfectly.

Canonical: Fix the offending code, apologize to the community, fire the decision-makers involved.

For my part, I've used Ubuntu almost exlusively for a couple of years now, but have always known the day would come when I need to start looking for alternatives because of corporate overreach.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playtime

"In Play Time, Tati's character, M. Hulot, and a group of American tourists attempt to navigate a futuristic Paris constructed of straight lines, modernist glass and steel high-rise buildings, multi-lane roadways, and cold, artificial furnishings."