It's all about "constructive criticism". We all know Linus is right most of the time. But I think his abusive tone isn't constructive and won't motivate people

It's all about "constructive criticism". We all know Linus is right most of the time. But I think his abusive tone isn't constructive and won't motivate people to do a better job. Edit: "Adopting the most effective style of criticism should be tempered by the cultural context, the recipient's personality, and nature of the relationship between provider and recipient." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constructive_criticism http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constructive_criticism