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So Ive been using linux for a long time and mostly with gnome. I know about window managers and how using them will reduce the memory usage by system a lot because they are less bloated etc. I want to try a window manager on my nixos machine - this will be my first time trying one, I have good knowledge in programming so technical stuff wont bother me that much. Which window manager do you suggest? Customization is my priority.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Unless you actually interact with the developer. Such cases are in example when you do a bug report and discuss this. Or in social media. But its not only about the interaction, but the toxicity of the person towards other people and projects. Also if I am interested and using a tool, then I will probably read blog posts, update notes and so on too.

Even if I don't interact with someone, I don't have to support bad behavior. I also don't have much faith into the project with a human I dislike how the person treats others. If you don't care and are unaffected by it, its your decision to do what you want and accept.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Fair enough, I have never really made toxic experiences with the Hyprland community but I also just don't really talk to people