So, I wrote ''open source'' to find a picture on the web, I've got this initial picture :
In the paint I added all those lines, one of them are thick, others are tiny, and there are those who are in the middle. And sometimes from a little issue we can fix a huge problem, and that's what's represented in the thick line that's on a tiny one.
Anyway, I would like to talk about ''open source'' and why I like it so much !
So, the idea of open source in fact is one of the best ever formed in the history. Because usually people created only things that they take control off, and now it's possible to create projects where anyone can be involved. And it doesn't matter what work you have. You look at the project, come up with an idea and write about it. It could be accepted, or refused, but still will be discussed, and that could be even implemented if it's liked.
That's why I heard really powerful investors talking about why they invest in open source projects. They understand that's the future is after them. Where anyone from all around the world can be involved in the improvement and even the development.
Let me give you an example about blurt :
Blurt is an open source project. You can see that here !. And anyone, I confirm, anyone can register on gitlab.com and create an issue there. The issue means the problem you have with the blockchain, and the things you like to be improved or changed.
For example I've created this issue recently : Improving trending page :
I've been on graphene blockchain so long, and I wouldn't like to see the stake impacting the public opinion that much. That's why I prefer to see most discussed topics in trending, but not the most upvoted ones. How often we create great posts, and many people discuss them and in the end no one will be able to know what's the most discussed in a social media. And it turns a trending page full of posts without any comments or only a few, and that can also impact the opinion of an investor. It gives the wrong impression about the platform, so they think that's an empty platform with non activity on it, while we have very active community. But that's unseen because of the trending page that's based only on the value of the upvotes it's got. Maybe this is somehow against the principle of proof of stake, but that's how I see it. We should also care about other concepts in the blockchain.
As you see, I see a problem in that, and I would like to see that changed. That could be accepted and changed, or not be accepted. It's up to the community. And in fact here where you see the community who understand what's an open source. That's what professionals do.
If anyone tells that the community is here to decide, that means that the community should care. Should create issues, should participate in the development. Caring in terms of words is not enough, we need actions.
So, let's move our discussion to the open source level. Where not only content creators and developers in blurt could see the issue, but also developers from all around the world ! That what will bring better solutions to any issue we have here !
This is the heart and mindset of one who truly care and wants the best of a system. Open source is a movement you , I and everyone's contribution matters.
That's right. ''you , I and everyone''.
Open source is good to have different points of view and working as dev on an Open source is a good way to learn new things too ;)
ps: Big thanks for your support to my Blurt Block Producer (witness) :)
You're welcome. I hope to see from you more updates about what you're going to do for blurt. My goal is to give chance to those witnesses who are not in the top. Because I believe that new witnesses may come with something even better. Because there are many ideas to improve the blockchain and the best ones should be implemented.
I have some ideas in head about apps (open source) that can add value to Blurt ;)