> Maintainers should do exactly what they determine is best for them and the project.
100% in agreement!
> open-source puratism isn't a guiding principle for maintainers believe it or not.
No, it's not, but in my experience, about 50% of the people who contribute code I want to merge avoid proprietary garbage whenever they can. Why increase the friction for them?
> Running a discord allows maintainers to foster somewhat friendly relationships with users instead of purely transactional & functional relationships.
There are plenty of options that aren't actively user hostile if you're of the opinion that real time chat is that important.
> Your comment comes off as entitled although I will concede that slack is not cool. Good day.
I'm not sure I got that from his, this needless insult did make me feel that way about yours though.