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> Unless I missed something, it started with DJ being bold and single
> handedly lower several barriers.

A boldness born out of desperation I fear.  Nothing was getting done
because developers were, for various reasons, leaving the project.
Getting new developers means taking risks with new procedures as well
as trying to avoid the problems of the past.

> > Also I was not a very viable candidate back then,
> 
> Even so, users motivated to contribute but still beginners when it comes 
> to coding should not be fended off. They should be encouraged to stay, 
> shown the ropes and learn. People grow on the task. :-)

There is still a progression each developer must follow - starting
with the smallest of contributions and working their way up to various
levels of trust.  This is not unique to us, although the distrust of
the process seems to be.