[shevy-java]

> Take the opportunity to send one of them an email or tweet.

But ... why?

I don't understand why I should write an email to Linus. Or Phil. Or Pete. Or Joe. I can barely keep up with the influx of existing emails as-is. Do I really want to extend to this and have to read through even MORE emails now?!

[jlundberg]

Relevant critique of this article. I should probably have elaborated more on WHY one should dare to do that and HOW you can that in a respectful and mutual way.

How to increase the signal and not the noise.

Sending an email without any clear purpose is not something I would encourge. But a highly thoughtful email about some of their works or question you have about a recent piece of code is probably appreciated. Genuine conversation.

The easiest way to start your journey towards overcoming the imposter syndrome while not burdening someone is to reply to a recent tweet.

If you have something relevant to say that is. But you probably do: more often than not.