You're crazy if you think the paraphrasing was less offensive than the actual quote. I actually support Linus' (and the entire kernel team's) decision to be th

You're crazy if you think the paraphrasing was less offensive than the actual quote. I actually support Linus' (and the entire kernel team's) decision to be the way they are. You're discrediting his wit by saying the OPs paraphrase was more insulting.