Note that Linus has to deal with a lot of random people on the mailing list while Carmack doesn't have this kind of job. Also, I don't think Linus has superior

Note that Linus has to deal with a lot of random people on the mailing list while Carmack doesn't have this kind of job. Also, I don't think Linus has superiority complex, although I don't know him personally. I guess it's just a classic example of technical person that has weak soft skills.