> I think the core Nim team should focus only on the compiler. But they need > another "czar" for a better word, to reign over the standard library, and one > with good diplomatic skills so that newcomers offering help are not > immediately put off with brusk negative comments that, in my experience, are > made before even taking time to fully understand the issues.
This sounds like a good idea to me. Diplomatic skills are often underestimated I think. By the way, reading this paragraph and then jibal's reply is an interesting contrast ... :-D