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If you’re here because you want to contact me, just don’t. Seriously. Skip the email, drop the DM, and instead: start a public discussion. I’ll join if I can, and if I can’t, someone else will. That’s the beauty of open collaboration—it’s not about me; it’s about what we’re building together.

Now that I’ve said that, here’s why I prefer public discussions:

1. Transparency builds trust. No secrets, no silos, no misunderstandings. Everyone knows what’s happening, and that’s how it should be.
2. Collaboration happens in the open. The best ideas come from groups, not private back-and-forths.
3. The journey matters. Open-source isn’t just about results—it’s about the process. Public discussions turn into educational tools and resources for others.
4. Reduce dependency. If I’m not around, public conversations let others take the lead. You don’t need me to move things forward.

My mantra: “No DMs -> Group.” Keep it public, share the responsibility, and if I’m not there, think: “What would Manfred do?” and go for it.

Here’s how to actually reach me:

• For open-source projects: Post on GitHub. That’s where the magic happens, and it’s the best way to collaborate.
• For general questions: Forget Twitter DMs. Post a public tweet, tag me, and let’s make it a conversation.
• For emails: If you must email me, copy in people who are involved. Don’t make it a private thing—make it collaborative.

In short: don’t contact me—contact the community. Let’s make it public, collaborative, and a little bit more awesome for everyone.