When the news of PSF Grants Program pause was published, it hit hard. It was tough for us. We felt it both as members of the community and as PSF Board members. The concerns that followed were real and expected. Many organizers began asking how they could move forward with their events. That worry is valid.

In a post I shared …

How can we give positive criticism without discouraging volunteers and co-workers?

We all need feedback to improve

In the open source world, sharing knowledge is the key to learning and growing the community. Giving positive compliments are great. People love:

“Great job!” , “ Thank you for your time!”, “ This is incredible!”. …