When I read the "Dear GitHub" repo my first thought was, I agree with some of this, but my overall attitude toward GitHub is gratitude and the flexibility to create whatever repo standards you want to. I then saw the "Thank You GitHub" repo and think it's a great way to express that gratitude!
I personally do not view these as rival repos. They just express different sentiment and serve two purposes (again not apposing each other).
Does this have to be viewed as a polar opposite response to "Dear GitHub"?
> Does this have to be viewed as a polar opposite response to "Dear GitHub"?
I can't see how it isn't. I thought the original was quite clear that they appreciated Github, but this undercuts it.
Imagine any scene where you're talking to the manager of some establishment. You say "Hey guys, this is great, but can you fix the blinds, we've been waiting an hour to not be blinded?" Someone next to you pops in with "Hey guys, I love it here!"
They've just undercut your argument without even addressing it. It is, frankly, rude.
> Does this have to be viewed as a polar opposite response to "Dear GitHub"?
Certainly not. My comment was in all seriousness. I expect that pretty much anyone signing the Dear Github letter would also feel comfortable signing this one.
I personally do not view these as rival repos. They just express different sentiment and serve two purposes (again not apposing each other).
Does this have to be viewed as a polar opposite response to "Dear GitHub"?