I believe in open-source software, and I also feel that the list server software should fall into that category. However, Nebula has every right not to release it and especially not to give it to you. Sabotaging the existing network and (angering) just about every JJ2 player is no way to make a good impression, Dr. J.
And there are of course flaws with your reasoning. Compare the number of EFNet users to the number of active JJ2 players. We could get by with just one server, and certainly don't need more than two.
Nevertheless, I think Nebula should release his software, especially if he is no longer actively developing it. I know that others agree with this. I also know that you would be able to positively contribute, as long as you keep your emotions out of it and try to work as part of a team.
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