It doesn’t matter whether “Matz is nice”
Summary
This opinion piece critiques the Ruby ecosystem's leadership and culture, arguing that the 'Matz is nice' trope is a projection. It surveys DHH, Tobias Lütke, and Shopify's influence on Ruby and Rails governance, and raises concerns about inclusivity, nationalism, and power dynamics in open-source communities. The article also questions the future direction of Ruby, including the possibility of forking Rails as a governance measure.