>No, that is distinctly not what I am saying. My assertion is that centralized authority is important, and perhaps even necessary in creative endeavors.
To that, I agree.
I don't have a problem with centralize authority (one guy being in charge etc, like Linus or Guido or Jobs).
I have a problem when the person being in charge does it with some hazy "You'll listen to me because because I know good design" thing -- Jobs, DHH etc proved their worth in practice, they didn't merely claim they have the knowledge.
Whereas today you see people convinced they are the next Jobs/DHH that are just shallow imitators with no talent, and they try to force this at their teams / companies / communities.
To that, I agree.
I don't have a problem with centralize authority (one guy being in charge etc, like Linus or Guido or Jobs).
I have a problem when the person being in charge does it with some hazy "You'll listen to me because because I know good design" thing -- Jobs, DHH etc proved their worth in practice, they didn't merely claim they have the knowledge.
Whereas today you see people convinced they are the next Jobs/DHH that are just shallow imitators with no talent, and they try to force this at their teams / companies / communities.