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   by gft 14y ago

   Much of the other HN message board centers on the tone of the conversation. I think an important message that shouldn't be lost is: Emulate Linus' style in commit messages if you wish. Don't emulate the abrasiveness in his style of communic
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   by gft 14y ago

   This was mentioned as a concern when Steve Jobs died:that budding ninja technologists would try to emulate his puportedly nasty management style. Fortunately, I think this sort of nastiness is self-limiting. The only really egotistical, nas
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   by gft 14y ago

   Linus may be an ass at times but he has earned that right, and is one of the few people from whom an abrasive attitude is tolerated. I would strongly caution you that most people do not find that sort of attitude acceptable. And yes, this