This is a brief post to answer some of the common questions about Ayo (a fork of Node.js), to cut down on the noise in #Node.js. Keep in mind that I'm in no way associated with Ayo, this is just an attempt to cover some of the frequent questions.
Important note: Be aware that discussion about the political reasons behind the Ayo fork is considered off-topic in the #Node.js channel, as that channel is primarily intended for technical support, and this is a topic that is very likely to invite trolling and polarization.
If you wish to discuss the politics behind the fork, there are plenty of comment threads around the web on the usual sites; Hacker News, Reddit, and so on. Please direct your discussion there instead.
Discussions in #Node.js about the technical aspects of the Ayo fork (eg. compatibility) are, of course, fine.