Part of the issue is that a Linux mailing list isn't just some private discussion group anymore. If Linux spits fire, it's going on reddit/r/linusrants, and bei

Part of the issue is that a Linux mailing list isn't just some private discussion group anymore. If Linux spits fire, it's going on reddit/r/linusrants, and being berated on potentially the front page of reddit (even if the criticism is accurate and/or deserved) definitely introduces a much higher reputation risk for the criticized person.