Adam Bach rejects the update. If it were a Meritocracy, you'd be deferring to him, right? Or has he got it wrong and isn't worthy or meritorious enough? IMO the op_return change should be parked for 6 months to discuss/debate. Why are contentious changes being rushed in?

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If core think (like you) that they are the arbiters of code, and they don't need the community for direction, then core will splinter; if it hasn't already. Its basic game theory of protocols.
No? Even though his concepts are a foundational part of bitcoin without which Bitcoin could not exist at all? Also mentioned in the whitepaper? I know you feel attacked but the appeal to authority argument is jetfuel on this fire.