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