Linus Torvalds: “Somebody is pushing complete garbage for unclear reasons.”

Re:Linus Torvalds: “Somebody is pushing complete garbage for... by eru on Monday January 22, 2018 @05:33AM (#16203361)

> We all get X +/- N points to assign to various traits and skills. Linus maxed the intelligence and technical ability sliders and somewhat ignored the charisma and tact ones.

That's an unhelpful model. It implies that hitting the gym or studying or putting on make-up will make harm you in equal measures as it helps you.

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Re:Linus Torvalds: “Somebody is pushing complete garbage for... by icelancer on Monday January 22, 2018 @06:20AM (#16203516)

>> It implies that hitting the gym or studying or putting on make-up will make harm you in equal measures as it helps you.

No, it doesn't, not for anyone who played D&D which is where it is derived from.

Also, your statement is at least partially true, given that you have finite time and resources to pursue skill development in any given area.

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Re:Linus Torvalds: “Somebody is pushing complete garbage for... by digi_owl on Monday January 22, 2018 @12:27PM (#16206124)

And some of the biggest assholes i have met have come in the gym and make-up form...

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