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> what basically amounts to passive aggression How is being outwardly aggressive "passive aggression"? It's basically the complete opposite. Passive aggressio
by wisty 14y ago
> what basically amounts to passive aggression
How is being outwardly aggressive "passive aggression"? It's basically the complete opposite.
Passive aggression would be cheerfully saying "Thanks, that's a great idea, I'll be on it ASAP!", then just ignoring the idiotic request. "Oops, I forgot to tell you, that change we discussed? I looked into it, and it's just not feasible. But I can have another shot, if you still think it's important!". That's passive agression. The whole point is, it's not grumpy (until they call you out, and you start blaming them for making unreasonable requests).
- Tyrannosaurs 14y agoI read it as passive aggressive as generally there is little actual communication, it's more about putting up an air of unapproachability but I accept that may vary from developer to developer. But regardless, it's anti-social and suboptimal for anyone other than the developer and even then only in the short terms.