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He calls Linus out for being a toxic element in the open source (or at least Linux) ecosystem. This is quite probably true. Trying to look at it from the other
by nathanb 12y ago
He calls Linus out for being a toxic element in the open source (or at least Linux) ecosystem. This is quite probably true.
Trying to look at it from the other side, though, I wonder if Linus got to be the way he is because it's how he copes with the toxic effluvia he has to deal with on a regular basis. Surely Torvalds has to deal with even more of this than Poettering does. If these things were directed at me on a regular basis, I can't claim with confidence that my moral fortitude would be up to the task of remaining easy to work with either.
- tanglesome 12y agoYou know for being a toxic element, Linus's has done a hell of a job with Linux. Is there anything else that's even come close to it in terms of technical or business success? I don't think so.
- nathanb 12y agoYes, while I think he is culturally and emotionally toxic, he is also brilliant, and has led Linux to great success. I respect his achievements and his technical abilities. Do you think this excuses his behavior?