> Though reusing the name for an entirely different project with a different codebase is disingenuous to say the least.

Same project, same goals, and it's not even the first time we started with a fresh codebase - we did it in 2008.

> That won't do his reputation any good, especially in a field where reputation matters.

This drama never comes up anywhere except HN where it seems to be the obsession of a small number of vocal people who never have anything to say about the substance of the project. I don't lose any sleep over it.