@fivetonsflax @alexandra @and This doesn’t at least acknowledge the goals of those driving the split as a tactic

When an outside force gets involved in a civil war, it doesn’t invalidate the goals of the civil war. But it does mean you are required to understand the goals of the invader.

Free software has enemies. Those enemies are practicing strong solidarity amongst their diverse group right now. This is a bad omen, in itself.

It’s possible — not easy, just possible — to park an argument for now and spend time where it matters. For now just make a list of what you agree on and don’t agree on. Somebody will have to let something continue under protest, stating what the risks are, and allow it to continue risking.