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If only lead devs can make the application, what kind of centralized bullshit is this?
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Not you specifically...'you', as in the project.
The team seems in general agreement and the vote is indicative of a yes, too. OK. We'll get on it and make an application.
We are Borg.
Then what were we arguing about the whole time.
You guys can join any "club memberships" you like, alone or in groups, just don't let that interfere with my dev'ing, or people who aren't interested.