[aquabeagle]

Seems like having to use a bunch of popular patches is counter to the author's other praises about how simple and minimal the software is. Why doesn't upstream integrate them and let everyone use them without having to patch?

[bajsejohannes]

I'm guessing it's because of their philosophy that more lines of code might be a liability: https://suckless.org/philosophy/

Note that you can use dwm just fine without any patches.

[jabl]

After everyone upstreams their favourite feature, it'll end up as bloated as the normal (sucky?) software they ostensibly hate.

[opan]

I see it more as staying modular. Not everyone will want the same patches. This way you build your own version with just what you want.

[waheoo]

Because suckless tools value low line count over most other metrics.

The software is generally pretty good though, they cater to a niche. Dont be mad if thats not you. (Its not me either)

Luke smith has some pretty good content covering their tools

https://youtu.be/unqsQJaECv0