I know this is a bit tongue-in-cheek, but I think there's a huge difference between something that is constructively critical and something that is caustic. Si

I know this is a bit tongue-in-cheek, but I think there's a huge difference between something that is constructively critical and something that is caustic. Since I am such a seasoned flamer, allow me to demonstrate how this same comment could have been written in a much more caustic way (this will lead to even greater irony since it is arguing against flaming, but let's ignore that for the moment. :) -- begin flagrantly caustic comment, for science -- I love how programmers fawn over these juvenile rants as some sort of geek-machismo. I guess that's what you find impressive when you're sitting in your mother's basement. News bulletin from the Society Of Grownups And People With Girlfriends: you can make a point without using the word "stupid" or insulting anybody. Reading the likes of jwz, Linus, etc. you might be skeptical of this, but it is in fact true.