Coming back to this, I’m not sure that I have tonnes to add here: I think you’re right that saying that would probably deter people. I think generally in such cases we’d drop the second clause (just say “we’re not currently working on that”, without the “but we might in the future”), to decrease this effect.
I am also aware of some post-2019 instances where we put off people from working in an area. I think that this was mostly inadvertent, but still a significant mistake. If you’re open to DMing me about the instance you’re thinking of, I’d be interested in that. One of our core values is alliance mentality—we want to work with others to improve the world rather than trying to grab territory. So I think we’re trying to do this well. If we’re ever deterring people from doing work, I’m keen to hear this (including anonymously), and I’ll try to make sure that we get out of the way as much as possible.
I strongly encourage people to compete with CEA and ask us about our plans.
No problem, have a great holiday :)
Coming back to this, I’m not sure that I have tonnes to add here: I think you’re right that saying that would probably deter people. I think generally in such cases we’d drop the second clause (just say “we’re not currently working on that”, without the “but we might in the future”), to decrease this effect.
I am also aware of some post-2019 instances where we put off people from working in an area. I think that this was mostly inadvertent, but still a significant mistake. If you’re open to DMing me about the instance you’re thinking of, I’d be interested in that. One of our core values is alliance mentality—we want to work with others to improve the world rather than trying to grab territory. So I think we’re trying to do this well. If we’re ever deterring people from doing work, I’m keen to hear this (including anonymously), and I’ll try to make sure that we get out of the way as much as possible.
I strongly encourage people to compete with CEA and ask us about our plans.