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I feel the same way, except it has been quite a while since I've read a good usenet-style rant, so I indulged. The correctness of an idea vs the expression of
by bestes 14y ago
I feel the same way, except it has been quite a while since I've read a good usenet-style rant, so I indulged.
The correctness of an idea vs the expression of the idea are not related. You can be "right" and horrible at explaining or "wrong" and very persuasive and eloquent.
The comparisons with comments from Linus are good examples. He can be very abrasive and condescending, but is usually right!
- dhconnelly 14y agoThe author's technical criticisms are indeed valid. But Linus Torvalds doesn't compare things to murderous, rapist gang members, or offer offensive social commentary on the culture of an entire nation, and I suspect he wouldn't find your comparison of him to this author very flattering.