I think I agree with pg on this more than most here. To me, being mean means enjoying the suffering of others in itself (that is, without any other benefit). Mo

I think I agree with pg on this more than most here. To me, being mean means enjoying the suffering of others in itself (that is, without any other benefit). Most examples mentioned here refer to CEOs etc. who have been ruthless in their actions, but have benefited from it (financially and otherwise). They have not been mean in the sense that they would have done it even if it wouldn't have benefited them in other ways. I think this applies to Linus too, he may get so upset about the minor things that he, quite literally, verbally assaults people, but I don't think he enjoys being that upset.