There are certain expected norms of Open Source projects. Not just that the code is open, but also that there is free and public discourse. The public discourse in particular allows for:

• People to see if they like the technology and project(s)
• People to see if they like the people
• Accountability and transparency

The goals "are simple" in that they are easy to write. There are many goals for open source, not the least of which is the above.

Now let's talk about if what we're seeing is in alignment with those goals.