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I never got the impression that DE-escalation was Linus’ goal.

• Joeboy 9y ago
  Isn't it? If you're the unchallenged dictator of a project, it seems to me that saying "I will brook no more of this nonsense" is a better de-escalation strategy than inviting further discussion. Edit: I hope my downvoter understands the irony in their actions.
  • qznc 9y ago
    I rather believe Linus' goal is to change Intel. Some curse words got it escalated to the Hacker News frontpage and that publicity helps. Why de-escalate?
    • Joeboy 9y ago
      You're right, but I think he's actually accomplished two things - one is to create useful publicity outside the mailing list, and one is to minimize drama on the mailing list. I guess I assumed the latter of those two meanings. Also I interpreted it as a more general claim, not specifically about this fairly unusual instance where nerd talk interacts with stuff that's in the public consciousness.