To add to that, please note one thing though. Here we are in a public space, if you (some generic you, not you david-given in particular) say or do what I consi

To add to that, please note one thing though. Here we are in a public space, if you (some generic you, not you david-given in particular) say or do what I consider to be a stupid thing, I will just ignore you. I will certainly not insult you. Why would I? I have better things to do. But if you come into my house and start spitting on the floor, don't get too surprised if I punch you in the face and throw you out. Perhaps I might even insult you. You're in my house, I won't tolerate this kind of behavior. You are forcing me to act just because you are in my house. Theo and Linus don't come in public spaces (like HN) to start insulting people. They might insult people when they come to the OpenBSD/Linux space and start spitting on the floor. To further the analogy, unannounced people come and spit on the floor. This is a very deep and fundamental difference. And just because everyone can see and participate in the discussion, make no mistake, it's still an OpenBSD or Linux space. Not some generic fantasy land. I might hold a party and my house where everyone can come, but if you come and don't behave, I will take measures and you can whine all you want about my non PC behavior.