Thread:LucidPigeons/@comment-366087-20160216071700/@comment-26205772-20160217030559

Many long-standing communities can be averse to change, even if, in the long run, it's beneficial, because it's just such a radical difference to what they're used to. As you've said, the best thing to do is to gain the support of some of the higher-ups and gain the community's trust from there.

I'll also say a "you're welcome" for the point about speaking up on your behalf.