> the difference is whether it is a close personal person rebuking me, vs. some sort of distant character Yes, this is an important distinction. Being verballe

> the difference is whether it is a close personal person rebuking me, vs. some sort of distant character Yes, this is an important distinction. Being verballed by a stranger (even a famous one like Linus) might be embarrassing, but it wouldn't hurt like being rebuked by some who actually knows me.