22 days ago
- The Wikipedia article on the Odin programming language was deleted due to lack of notability and reliable sources, sparking controversy.
- GingerBill, Odin's creator, initially dismissed Wikipedia as an ideological playground gatekept by activists, but later expressed concern about its guidelines for programming languages.
- Casey Muratori argued that Wikipedia's sourcing rules are unfair to modern programming knowledge, which often lacks traditional academic coverage.
- Wikipedia's policies emphasize verifiability, reliable sources, and notability, with guidelines designed to maintain objectivity and avoid indiscriminate inclusion.
- GingerBill's contradictory behavior—claiming indifference while engaging extensively—suggests engagement farming and alignment with right-wing provocateurs he follows on Twitter.
- Analysis of Wikipedia editors involved in the deletion shows no evidence of ideological bias against Odin; they appear focused on general content moderation.
- The author criticizes GingerBill and Casey's clique for fostering a toxic, reactionary culture that prioritizes ego and spite over constructive discourse and software quality.