On Wednesday 17 September 2008 00:50:42 Allan Gottlieb wrote: > Rather, "It is less objectionable for people who have accomplished a > very great deal and have greatly improved the computing environment > for the members of the corresponding mailing list". "Like" would not > apply as I don't know either linus or the members of this mailing > list.
Ah, so it's hero-worship, then? "Linus can be obnoxious, but it's OK because he's soooooooooo cool"? > >> 2. That list is not intended for users, but for developers. > > > > Not even slightly relevant. > > Why? Because you say people will avoid software because they don't like its developers. Nothing to do with any mailing list.
