This power-law distribution happens everywhere, all the time. Most people get exceedingly uncomfortable when they encounter people doing things in a different w

This power-law distribution happens everywhere, all the time. Most people get exceedingly uncomfortable when they encounter people doing things in a different way, using different tools. Anytime you deviate from the main-stream there are upsides and downsides. Equally, every product or position is a blend of compromises. Understanding the compromises is key to making informed decisions. People who typically follow the herd (ie those in the main stream) can be insecure about their choice - and may need to self-convince by adopting an antagonistic attitude with "others". Maybe you have a different diet, or a different religion, or a different political viewpoint. Or maybe you use the wrong OS, or program in some minor language, or work for a small (old) business, or drive an old car, or live in a small town or..... If I encountered a NetBSD user I'd want to know more about their advantages, and more about their challenges. But pffft, NetBSD? Oh man you've really drunken the koolaid. Sold out to the Man. All the really cool kids today are running Oberon.