[latexr]

> As an open source project

But it’s not an open-source project. It’s a download link to a Perl script which is never updated and effectively no one uses.

There’s currently zero value to the code he wrote or the reference in his page. The only thing of worth that remains of his original implementation is the concept and the most basic syntax.

[the_af]

The point is Gruber was contacted out of courtesy, his name as the initial author carrying some weight in people's minds, and he reacted in an openly hostile and mocking way.

[latexr]

I understand that. To be clear, I was adding more context, not defending him (see above on the thread).

[the_af]

True! I didn't realize you were the same user who sparked this specific thread. We're in agreement.