EK said we'd have documentation for PR, website, marketing, etc. on the 26th of last month. There's been no mention of it since.
Once I am finished with everything and have brought everything to a point that it all works, I am outta here.
I am dedicating a large portion of my life for this, many hours per day where others go swimming or watch some movies, and I really try to get everything right. And if something comes up that was not planned, I hit the reset button and do it over - just because I want to make it perfect for you guys.
But the more I do, the more people demand from me without even honoring what I have done so far. And if I need a few days longer I naturally become the asshole.
What once began like a fun and thrilling project becomes a true burden. I don't even like to come here anymore, because all I read is "mainnet?" "why is no documentation there?" "why is not this and that there?" "where are you? You have not reported to me for 2 days".
Regarding the status: almost done! The thing is ... do we want it "working somehow" or "working well". The working "somehow" is ready right now, the "well" needs some more testing over the weekend. We have supernodes for a day ... I don't feel comfortable to NOT test it well.
EK, no one doubts the dedication, resolve and determination you've shown towards completing this project. As you say, a large portion of your life has gone into this when you could have been spending your time doing other things and I and the community at large really do appreciate all the hard work you've put in. Many of us wish that the burden had not been so squarely placed on your shoulders and that more developers could have helped you with your tasks.
While there may not have been many developers around to help you, there are still many of us that wish to help to make this project a success.
The answer to a single question would mean that many of us could take part in the process of letting with world know about the amazing work you, coralreefer and others have achieved.
That question is:
When you are finished with everything and have brought everything to a point that it all works, what actions will Elastic be able to perform?