WTF is going on with R7RS Large? 2026 edition
Summary
An insider account of the Scheme community's governance turmoil around R7RS Large and SRFI processes, including claims of a toxic culture, contested moderation, and a controversial firing. The author argues for stronger accountability, clearer governance, and more effective anti-harassment measures, highlighting broader lessons for open-source projects and SMB IT leadership. The piece also critiques over-reliance on a single editor and calls for fixed terms and independent moderation.