The creator begins by expressing support for GrapheneOS and detailing efforts to attract positive attention to the project.

• The creator uses GrapheneOS personally and has tried to support the project through positive attention.
• They facilitated a $40,000 grant for GrapheneOS through their employer.

The creator discusses a conflict with GrapheneOS developer Daniel Micay regarding a comment on a Techlore video.

• Daniel Micay contacted the creator about a supportive comment left on a video by Techlore, which presented Micay in a negative light.
• Micay accused the creator of supporting harassment against him due to the comment.

The creator explains their position on the importance of communication and the need to address misinformation.

• The creator feels that Daniel Micay's communication style is abrasive and can reflect poorly on the project.
• They highlight their own efforts to debunk misconceptions about GrapheneOS and promote its benefits.

The creator describes their attempt to arrange an interview with Daniel Micay to discuss GrapheneOS and address concerns.

• The creator has interviewed other project leaders who received grants and wanted to offer the same opportunity to Micay.
• Micay refused the interview due to the creator's perceived support for Techlore.

The situation escalates as Daniel Micay gives the creator an ultimatum regarding their support for Techlore.

• Micay threatens to ban the creator from GrapheneOS platforms and publish information about their 'attacks' on him.
• The creator stands by their right to express disappointment and refuses to remove their comment.

The creator reevaluates their trust in GrapheneOS following the interactions with its developer.

• The creator questions their comfort in using an operating system from a developer who has exhibited aggressive and accusatory behavior.
• They decide to stop using GrapheneOS, citing an inability to audit the code and a lack of trust in the developer.

The creator concludes with a final decision to discontinue using GrapheneOS and reflects on the situation.

• The creator asserts they are not complicit in any harassment against Daniel Micay, simply disappointed in his behavior.
• They express the difficulty of the decision due to the potential of GrapheneOS and their previous support for it.