@delta you using language like "attackers" to describe "onlookers" illustrates that much more why i think you're avoiding accountability, rather than have a strong counterargument to my suggestion. personally, i like to hold my discussions in public with other project members, so those onlookers can comment (in better-suited places) if they want to point out something we may have missed, that affects our community's ability to stay with us, use our project or services, and be able to recommend it to others. you're cutting yourselves off by doing the opposite.