I do not agree with this
at all
and I think the implications are also dangerous
Figge did talk about gangs, religion and politics, but I find all three analogies problematic
While I agree BAYC should be about the members and a network with a shared interest
I vehemently disagree with those three comparisons
Gangs are mostly criminal and/or lawless
Politics would mean a party and a shared agenda with political motivations. The only positive is that, in a proper political movement, it’s not important who the leader is
Religion could quickly turn it into a cult with cult leaders
Treating Garga and Gordon as the central, most important figures already closely resembles the formation of a cult
Besides not wanting to be part of a cult, cults tend to fall apart the moment their leaders disappear, exit or pass away. Leaving a cult is also often dangerous
Therefore, none of these analogies are good or positive for a club meant to be long-lasting and global
It would have been nice if they had explained how BAYC wants to take the strong elements of these forms while explicitly rejecting each of them on their own
As a community, I wholeheartedly believe we should move past central figures like Garga and Gordon to have a shot at longevity
That does not mean we should forget or erase their roles and accomplishments. But the dependency is problematic and hinders progress imo
What makes me sad is that Gordon and Garga just completely disappeared.
Reflects a bit the culture which got lost, if the founders don’t care many of the og community doesn’t too