> Writing this email instead of the original email doesn't require any extra work

Really? I’m not going to defend Linus’s original message; Gary’s version eschews the unnecessary ranting in favor of more concise language. But the claim above strikes me as disingenuous at best.

There’s a reason we have quotes like, “I’d have written a shorter letter, but I didn’t have the time.” Clear and concise language often requires multiple revisions. I personally think it’s worth the extra effort, but it does require an effort.

I’d be astonished if Gary didn’t spend a lot more time on his version than Linus did.