Alan Mackenzie announces his resignation from Emacs development due to conflicts with the maintainer of CC Mode, Eli Zaretskii. The crux of the issue revolves around symbols being used without consultation, leading to a breakdown in communication and a lack of adherence to Emacs conventions. Mackenzie highlights the importance of names and the misuse of trademarks within Emacs, ultimately calling for more open discussions and respectful communication among contributors. This resignation sheds light on internal disagreements and the need for collaboration within the Emacs community. Mackenzie will continue to maintain CC Mode independently while stepping away from the Emacs project.
https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/emacs-devel/2024-11/msg00534.html