TDF ejects its core developers

7 hours ago

The Document Foundation (TDF) has ejected core developers, including the author, from its board, a move believed to have been planned for months or years by the board majority.
Board representation for coders has declined, leading to a loss of perspective on project complexity, while the board's composition shows a significant 'TDF' affiliation chunk, including paid staff, raising governance concerns.
TDF's meritocracy principle is argued to be undermined by emphasizing equality over listening to active contributors, with the Membership Committee overturning elections and removing long-term contributors without thanks or apology.
A table of top committers to the core code repository highlights significant contributions from Collabora and others, with the author expressing privilege in working with such a dedicated team.
The author criticizes TDF's response, suggesting disenfranchisement stems from fear of electorate accountability and electoral gerrymandering, and finds the lack of gratitude unconscionable.
Despite the ejection, the focus shifts to improving Collabora Office, and the author invites others to join development efforts, while clarifying the blog content's licensing and personal views.

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