Judging by the rest of the comments from my own, all of this is anecdotal right? I don't know the true facts nor their context. And why is he so irrevocably offensive to ya'll? Has he hurt you in some way personally? (not trolling)

1. It's not anecdotal. There's a very long papertrail if you wish to seek it.

2. I also shared my opinion about Larry Ellison in a different HN thread, and he's done nothing to me except make Java deader to me than it already was.

Do you speak negatively only about those who've personally affronted you?

> Do you speak negatively only about those who've personally affronted you?

Yes? Only if it fuels workplace jokes and casual drama, apart from social media.

> I also shared my opinion about Larry Ellison in a different HN thread, and he's done nothing to me except make Java deader to me than it already was.

Can you link it? Interested in reading about it, the parent threads, and the post.