Is the world coming to an end?

[Caligo]

I don't understand why so much time is spent on such a small issue as
octal syntax while there has been no discussion on how to recruit more
developers to work on GDC or LDC2.  You could have the perfect
language, but it wouldn't mean anything if you don't have a stable and
reliable compiler for it.  GDC has one active developer, and who knows
how long he'll stay active.  I don't want to see GDC die a second
time.  LDC2, same situation.