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  • September 22, 2025 at 8:35 am #20788
    Josh Usmani
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      Hi everyone, 

      I’m new here and new to Blender. I joined last week and started with the Mesh Modeling CORE and Make It 3D printing courses. I found both really helpful and easy to follow, and I’m looking forward to progressing through the final projects and other courses soon.

      I just happened to listen to the Denoise podcast episode about GPL and the history of Blender last week. Then, I learned about BCON this weekend and watched the keynote. With Ton’s announcement, it feels like a really interesting time to join this community and start using Blender. 

      I was just curious to hear any longtime Blender users’ opinions of Ton’s retirement announcement, the succession plans, and the future of Blender. The story of Blender is really cool, and this feels like the beginning of a new chapter. 

      I’d love to hear your thoughts and any insight you might be able to share. Also, I haven’t watched the other BCON videos on Blender’s YT page. Anything you recommend checking out when I have time?

      Thanks!

      September 22, 2025 at 9:56 am #97196
      Omar Domenech
      Participant

        Hello Josh. I mean he deserves it, when it’s time to retire it’s time to do it. Now he’s free and he gets to give his opinions around being the guy with all the experience. And I guess time will tell what will happen with “new guys” calling the shots. Who knows, maybe Francesco is thinking he’s been faking it all this time and his plan is finally coming together and he’s been a dictator all this time and now he’ll put his plan in motion to make Blender not free and he can make millions of dollars and buy a boat. We’ll see. 

        September 22, 2025 at 4:16 pm #97197
        Josh Usmani
        Participant

          Hi Omar, Ton definitely deserves it. I hope it’s a smooth transition and bright days are ahead. Thanks for the input!

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