To the openSUSE community, There are so many wonderful, inspiring projects and communities in the broader Free Software world -- that it makes little sense for me to remain a member of one where the leadership personally attacks those who suggest simple notions such as "let's be more transparent" (an implied criticism that is as much about my own failings, as a past Board Member, as anyone). The responses received from some openSUSE Board members were profane, rude, slanderous... and just plain not nice. I have many friends in this community -- a community that has done some truly exceptional work. Many of you have *much* to be proud of. And I will do my best to not let the words and actions of some of the Board impact my views of the good work that you have done and, I hope, will do in the future. For the technology you have produced -- and the friendship you have shared -- I will always be in your debt. That said, the Board has created a negative, cruel atmosphere that I do not want any part of. Perhaps one day that will change but, for now, it is time to separate myself entirely and to focus on the communities with much less hate; To surround myself with love, instead. I do not expect any other people to take this action -- nor do I wish this to cause any additional unhappiness or conflict among the community. It is simply an action I must take, and I want my thoughts (whether any agree with them or not) to be stated. I request that I be removed from the openSUSE membership list. I will unsubscribe myself from the various mailing lists this evening. I wish you all (and I do mean *all*) the very best. -Bryan Lunduke -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner@opensuse.org