RESF Crisis Response - Infrastructure Independence
Situation
After learning of hostile plans by RESF board members (Louis, Neil, Brian Clemens) to publicly attack CIQ, dismantle Rocky Linux infrastructure, and damage the project, initiated emergency response to replicate RESF infrastructure for Rocky 8, 9, 10 with minimal team awareness.
Reasoning
Two-phase strategy: (1) Remove technical threat by standing up independent infrastructure - this eliminates leverage from sabotage threats. (2) Use the secured position for legal and social leverage in negotiation. Keeping circle small (Peter, Bjorn, Greg, Leigh, Ryan, Nathan) prevents leaks that could accelerate hostile action.
Additional Context
RESF relationship has been a known concern. This escalation represents a fundamental threat to Rocky Linux and CIQ's strategic position. Quick action required to protect community and company interests.
People Involved
Greg Kurtzer, Bjorn Hovland, Ryan Smith, Leigh, Nathan Blackham
Source
reflection
AI Confidence
92%
Outcome
Built a clone of the RESF infrastructure, removing dependency on them. Also started building a coalition to vote Neil and Lewis out of the board.
Recorded on January 12, 2026
Decision ID: 6e8dabf2-d7d6-4e75-9e0e-9124a86d7b61