Sanity Check about Python

[svetlanarosemond]

I was reading this article about what the Python core developers are planning to do now that the BDFL as stepped down. According to the mailing list, they have set dates to accomplish certain tasks.

The problem with the article and I didn't realize it at first, is that the author uses a reddit comment to make an assumption about Python users. It states:

Many Python users are worried about this decision

Is it in correct to say Python users are worried? This thread would seem to indicate there isn't much to worry about, and Python isn't likely to die over this.

It just doesn't sit well that the author would take a comment and use it to make a generalization about users.

[buran]

well, now you make a generalization in the opposite direction... Neither this forum/thread nor reddit are representative for the community. Note, I don't say what's correct conclusion about community view in this case.

[svetlanarosemond]

Note, I don't say what's correct conclusion about community view in this case.

But to say that people are worried, don't you think that might be a little too far?

Even the reddit post the article links to, only the user who made that one comment seems to be worried. The rest have either moved on, or don't care.

I'm not asking how the community really feels, I'm just saying it's a little early to say people are worried based on one comment.

I personally would have liked it if there was a replacement announced, but given that they have plans to find a replacement I'm not that worried, at least not as much as before.