I haven't seen that specific thread, but while Google making the driver open source is a noble gesture compared to the 'black box' approach of companies like Nvidia, open source isn't a magic fix. We’ve seen countless projects die simply because no one has the time or the specialized knowledge to maintain them.

​Right now, the community is handling minor patches, but we are one major Linux kernel architectural change away from needing a ground-up rewrite of the Gasket driver. If/or when that happens, and no one steps up to do the heavy lifting, thousands of these devices will become security risks or paperweights. It’s particularly frustrating because they are still being sold brand new to unsuspecting users who assume they’re buying a supported, plug-and-play product.