Don't Be Nice

The phrase "nice" derives from the Latin term "nescius," which denotes unawareness. Words often evolve in meaning over time, yet "nice" retains a somewhat antiquated essence. Being "nice," therefore, entails setting aside one's own viewpoints to accommodate others. However, a recent incident on the Nuxt Discord server demonstrated the perils of niceness.

A user was ejected from the platform for selecting an avatar depicting a man in a Nazi uniform, with the claim that this issue was "political." The speaker argued that focus should be on technology, not politics, within open-source projects. They likened pushing niceness to aligning oneself with Nazis, regardless of personal political leanings.

The speaker further denounced DHH, a figure in the Nuxt community, for offensive remarks about Black individuals and advocating for the expulsion of gypsies. The speaker insisted that DHH's views are repugnant and should not be normalized, even if he is a skilled programmer. They called upon companies like 1Password and DigitalOcean to sever ties with DHH's projects, and urged individuals to reconsider supporting his initiatives.