On Sat, Feb 28, 2015 at 08:59:08AM +0200, Martijn Dekkers wrote:
> >
> > So, i see for protection two ways: technical, like minimalism for easy
> > forking, and community driven development of the project.
> >
> 
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_by_committee
Of course that one links to 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wisdom_of_Crowds
THis article offers some analysis of when the wisdom of crowds works 
and when it doesn't.  The interaction structure of the crowd is a key 
element.
-- hendrik