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Re:Linus Torvalds apologizes for his behavior, takes time off by tomp on Sunday September 16, 2018 @06:13PM (#18001495)
> It would be great if we would hold ourselves to higher standard of professionalism and stop apologizing for toxic behavior in software engineering.

Or we could take an alternative route, and collectively grow a thicker skin and show a bit more emotional maturity, instead of seeking offence in every situation.

But then that's just my opinion. But that's the point, opinions differ.

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Re:Linus Torvalds apologizes for his behavior, takes time off by headsoup on Sunday September 16, 2018 @06:26PM (#18001582)
What does 'growing thicker skin' mean then? How thick?

Shall I start to bully you and we'll test the thickness of skin required?

I get the sense that often the people that write these kinds of comments are not on the receiving end of the behaviour.

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Re:Linus Torvalds apologizes for his behavior, takes time off by hfdgiutdryg on Monday September 17, 2018 @12:23AM (#18003192)
Or we could take an alternative route, and collectively grow a thicker skin and show a bit more emotional maturity, instead of seeking offence in every situation.

No. I've been reading apologist nonsense like that for literally decades. I'm tired of being involved in an industry full of angry, frustrated manchildren who think that bitter vitriol is a signal for technical expertise.

Regarding "seeking offence in every situation" I'm inclined to think that you've never read one of Linus's ridiculous rants. If you have any you still think people are seeking offense, then there is quite literally something wrong with you.

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