Alex Gaynor 5/19/2014

The article argues that open source projects, especially those critical to security like PyCA Cryptography, have a serious obligation to their users who depend on the software. It critiques the common 'we're all volunteers' excuse, stating it doesn't justify poor work or negligence. The author emphasizes the need for robust policies on security, testing, API design, and documentation to protect users' businesses and data.

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