But ... why?
I don't understand why I should write an email to Linus. Or Phil. Or Pete. Or Joe. I can barely keep up with the influx of existing emails as-is. Do I really want to extend to this and have to read through even MORE emails now?!
How to increase the signal and not the noise.
Sending an email without any clear purpose is not something I would encourge. But a highly thoughtful email about some of their works or question you have about a recent piece of code is probably appreciated. Genuine conversation.
The easiest way to start your journey towards overcoming the imposter syndrome while not burdening someone is to reply to a recent tweet.
If you have something relevant to say that is. But you probably do: more often than not.