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The fact that it works does not mean that it can't be improved. And a context that scares people off is not one that I would say "works".

• CrLf 13y ago
  But it's debatable that it actually scares anyone off... This is not about grinding newcomers to the LKML, this is about the type of communication between people that have known each other for quite some time, and are well aware of each other's technical "sensibilities". True, the LKML is also known to be a bit harsh to newcomers. But only in a sense that newcomers are often unaware of the high technical standards that the kernel abides to, and often resent the level of criticism or suggestions for change that they receive.
  • jvdh 13y ago
    I would not want to work in an environment where mistakes are punished by a shouting tyrant. Even if I know I should not make those mistakes. It does not matter that he does this to people he knows well and perhaps can even handle this kind of verbal abuse. He does this publicly to the entire world which is not acceptable in my book.
    • CrLf 13y ago
      Being blunt and talking hard over email does not a shouting tyrant make.