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Re:Hans Reiser on ReiserFS deprecation in the Linux kernel by cperciva on Thursday January 18, 2024 @01:12PM (#39045286)
Some of his phrasing sounded like he hoped the parole board would be reading it: I accept responsibility for my crime, I'm using the skills I'm learning in prison, etc. etc.

This is true; but it also struck me as being very similar to things I've heard from recovering addicts going through 12-step programs -- I'm an addict, I'm sorry for all the harm I caused through my addiction, I'm learning skills to help me overcome my addiction, etc. -- so my hunch is that it's there as a result of the anger management program he's going through in prison.

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Re:Hans Reiser on ReiserFS deprecation in the Linux kernel by kstrauser on Thursday January 18, 2024 @02:19PM (#39046298)
Definitely, and I hope for his sake that's the actual explanation, and that it's sincere.

That is, while we're talking about a specific person here, that person is someone I have zero connection with. I hope all the Hanses around the world are working on themselves with good intent. That's obviously untrue, but I can still wish it.

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