Why should they be required to "address their past shortcomings"?
Last I checked, when I visit the Windows website it doesn't say "Really stable now but we've had 1,123,432 critical security bugs in the past!". Same for any other product or open source project.
Acknowledging current limitations is an absolute must, and posting thoughtful articles that delve into a past issue and how it was addressed are a bonus. Otherwise, there's no need for self-flagellation ;)
Um, that simile does not make any sense - because we're not talking about their website, but their blog about Jepsen tests, which showed some shortcomings (and it is not derogatory, it's extremely rare that somebody passes Jepsen with flying colours).
Last I checked, when I visit the Windows website it doesn't say "Really stable now but we've had 1,123,432 critical security bugs in the past!". Same for any other product or open source project.
Acknowledging current limitations is an absolute must, and posting thoughtful articles that delve into a past issue and how it was addressed are a bonus. Otherwise, there's no need for self-flagellation ;)