[stkdump]

Without knowing anything about how python is being developed, but I know that the python 2 -> python 3 transition was nearly fatal. And from other projects I know that the easiest way to prevent such events is that you put people in charge. Such a fundamental change as getting rid of the GIL may well trigger a similar situation if not done well (and maybe even if done well). It is the choice to manage the current limited status quo vs risking the future of the project on a bet that an improvement can be made without bifurcating the community again.

[vclal]

The people have put themselves in charge. Some of them haven't even written a single large C extension, so how will they even judge the pain?

They are good at self-promotion and corporate backed. Real work in the Python world is done by the quieter types who don't strive to "be in charge".

[BiteCode_dev]

I find it harsh to suggest that the names in that statement didn't do real work. They've been at it for decades. And the newcommer report is outstanding in quality.

I'm rather interested in why you feel that way however. Do you think your work, or the work of some specific project/person hasn't received the recognition it deserves ? Or that the attention of the community diverted from important work toward subjects that are more eye catching ?