Re:Linus Torvalds apologizes for his behavior, takes time off
by jancsika on Monday September 17, 2018 @09:24PM
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> But it also ought to be possible to say "this is a dumb idea" or to engage in friendly ribbing when someone does something dumb.
"Friendly ribbing" doesn't translate well on a public mailing list, especially one with an international audience.
> People should be teased for breaking things.
Again, that doesn't work very well on a public mailing list, especially one with an international audience. If people break things they should be told clearly and precisely what they did wrong.
> There is such a thing as attempting to be too professional.
Do you have an example of a current FLOSS project that is too professional?
"Friendly ribbing" doesn't translate well on a public mailing list, especially one with an international audience.
> People should be teased for breaking things.
Again, that doesn't work very well on a public mailing list, especially one with an international audience. If people break things they should be told clearly and precisely what they did wrong.
> There is such a thing as attempting to be too professional.
Do you have an example of a current FLOSS project that is too professional?