Technology Influencers Versus Developers

It's important to remember that "technology influencers" can be bad role models. Many encourage people to be "fans of technology" instead of actual developers of technology. Hot takes are easy, writing good code is not. Influencers talk a big game but forget we were on mailing lists and IRC before they were born

A dark-mode screenshot of two posts from the FFmpeg account criticizes technology influencers who promote fandom and hot takes instead of actual software development. The reply humorously asserts that FFmpeg contributors were using mailing lists and IRC before today’s influencers were born, making it a reaction to shallow tech hype and emphasizing old-school developer credibility.

• @gentoomemes / 18117 2025-08-05