Overall, it's an opportunity for me to regain some work-life balance, and for Mastodon as an organization to unlock its full potential and avoid some ego- and trademark-related pitfalls that other large open-source projects have recently experienced.
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Carl Malamud
In response to this post@Gargron Nice job on the transitioning to a nonprofit.
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Booteille
In response to this post@Gargron Thanks a lot, Eugen, for taking this decision (because I think the whole project will grow thanks to that) and for everything you did during past years. Your work and dedication really helped to build what have been somehow a dream for most: a social network entitled with strong human values.
Good luck with the rest of your journey!
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Vickie Gray
In response to this post@Gargron I hope you are successful. As an introvert (and autistic) I find the business side of business hard, and I can’t imagine running something as valuable as Mastodon has become. Well played to get it to this point and to know when to pass it on.
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:projetstodon: Shalien
In response to this post@Gargron I won't be here today without your work. I , and hope others, will always think of you as the guy who created one of the many fediverse app and was able to stay humble and human. So thank you and I hope you will still hang around .
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Parsingphase
In response to this post@Gargron You've done us a great service in what you've built and that won't be forgotten. We've seen what happens when engineers burn out, and we've seen what happens when they try to stay in charge too long, and I think you're making a good choice for yourself, and in allowing Mastodon to fly free and develop further.
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Frank Heijkamp
In response to this post@Gargron Thank you very much for creating something that will last for a very long time. A way for people to interact without any party owning anything. Very much appreciated. Please enjoy your new role and have faith in your team, a great team is more than the sum of its parts.
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Tristan Harward
In response to this post@Gargron This is so incredibly and admirably self-aware and wise. Thank you again.
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Sean Boots
In response to this post@Gargron Congrats and thank you for your work on this! 🙌
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FallsMom 🟦 🌻
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Thanks for what you've done. . . when I landed here two years ago I really had no idea what it was all about. . . . . ! !! :mastodance:
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Eric Carroll
In response to this post@Gargron It takes fortitude & self-awareness to step aside as founder & bring in someone else to take on the business leadership role.
Its a hard step. Congratulations on taking it.
Piece of advice. Write down the values you want the new company to align to. Gain feedback from those you trust on them.
Use them in the hiring interview process to probe deeply for alignment.
Then think about what happens when you have a conflict & discover you are not values aligned after all.
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The Nexus of Privacy
In response to this post@Gargron kudos to you for making this decision, I’m sure it wasn’t an easy one but it’s certainly the right path going forward!
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kcarruthers
In response to this post@Gargron thank you for doing this and for your vision. I originally joined mastodon back in 2017 and to see it now is like a miracle. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Jennifer
In response to this post@Gargron thank you for creating this place and its awesome communities. As a fellow introvert I totally understand wanting to do more technical work you enjoy. The nonprofit sounds like a great plan, hope the transition is smooth!
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spla :senyera: :fed: :vim:
In response to this post@Gargron thank you for bringing us Mastodon and I wish you all the best.
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alxhu (Leafy) 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
In response to this post@Gargron ❤️
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Jordan Roher
In response to this post@Gargron Thanks for being a good steward. I bought a Mastodon plushie in, uh, celebration.
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Chtixof 🦊🚲
In response to this post@Gargron So wise. Thanks for the incredible job you did. You made Mastodon take root. I hope that with this decision you will find some zenitude.
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Corey Taylor
In response to this post@Gargron Congrats, Eugen. You did the right thing, and I'm hoping you inspire WordPress.org and other similar critical #OSS projects to move in this same direction next, too.
Tags: #oss
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tuban_muzuru
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It's a truly noble thing you do, here. We don't often get to use that word but it's the only one which works.
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Muddy :linux: :fediverse:
In response to this post@Gargron Thanks for your hard work, and for what you have done for all of us. You have built something amazing here.
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Andrew Boardman
In response to this post@Gargron Thank you for creating a sustainable and thoughtful product and letting it grow in a sustainable and thoughtful manner. Mastodon is a rare work of digital artistry.
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TheStrangelet :bc:
In response to this post@Gargron All I can say is thank you! The fact that a vibrant, federated, viable, micro-blogging platform exists brings so much joy to so many people around the world. You deserve balance in your life, and to focus on the the work that you find most rewarding.
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chiasm
In response to this post@Gargron It is impossible for me to express how much I respect your work on this, your commitment, what you have sacrificed for it, and I can only wish you all of the best. I hope you find a place where you can recover and restore yourself!!
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Crowjane
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I appreciate all you’ve done and look forward to your next projects.
Thank you , I know that @JohnMastodon is proud of the work you’ve done, as we all should be.
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Ric
In response to this post@Gargron you've created one of the most important social networks so far, and brought it into public focus. You've introduced millions of people to ActivityPub, whether they chose to use Mastodon or not. You've done this at just the right time for people to have somewhere to jump ship to from other networks, while those networks shift their attention towards politics & corporate greed. And now you're deciding to hand over because you've reached your limit.
That's being a great CEO. Be proud. 👍
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Jeri Dansky
In response to this post@Gargron I hope you take immense pride in this wonderful thing you've created and nurtured — and which I'm so thankful for, every day. I can only imagine the personal toll that being the CEO has taken, and I'm glad you've found a thoughtful way to move forward.
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Pedro Piñera
In response to this post@Gargron thanks a lot for building what you have built and taking such a courageous step to set the project up for a healthy future. Good luck with the transition into the new role.
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Ascendor
In response to this post@gargron Eugen, I have deep respect for your decision and your open and transparent communication about it.
I sometimes don't have a high opinion of me in my roles as well, so I can feel you there. But going forward and deciding what's good for you and "your baby", even if it hurts, is respectable.
And always remember how far you have brought your baby. You can't be that bad of a CEO, huh? :-)
Good luck and a lot of fun with your new role! For the best of you and your baby.
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Mina
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It takes a lot of courage to let your baby go.
I admire you for that, as well as for all the work you have done that made this platform the joyous place it is for all of us.
I hope, you stay connected with the project, but above all a healthy and happy life. You truly deserve that, Eugen!
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Marguerite Efdé
In response to this post@Gargron Thank you so much for Mastodon, you gave us a marvellous place and I hope you will get your good work-life balance back soon. Take care and keep in touch!
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don
In response to this post@Gargron you da man!! Thank you.
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Florian Imdahl
In response to this post@Gargron Thank you!
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David :verified:+
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What you're doing, no joke, you're saving the world. Or helping us to save it. In any case, you're a hero in my book.
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