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Re:Linux kernel 6.14 is a big leap forward in performance an... by inetknght on Wednesday March 26, 2025 @02:58PM (#43485617)
So your problem with the email is that you don't like it when a leadership guy tells people to look at themselves before they cry.

Well, I'm glad you're not my lead. I want people to tell me when I'm doing something wrong. It's how I learn and grow.

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Re:Linux kernel 6.14 is a big leap forward in performance an... by dayjah on Wednesday March 26, 2025 @03:28PM (#43486049)
Both can be true at once, right?

Some folks need more carrot, some need more stick. I don’t know the actors in this play, but I assume Linus (who presumably does have a mental map for these actors) is choosing to strike a tone which gets the message across without causing lasting damage.

Perhaps GP carries with them Linus’ priors resulting in a different reading of this specific message.

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Re:Linux kernel 6.14 is a big leap forward in performance an... by maccard on Wednesday March 26, 2025 @03:42PM (#43486255)
You can provide direct actionable feedback without being passive aggressive and insulting people.

Edit: https://lkml.org/lkml/2025/2/20/2066 here’s a really good example of Linus not taking any shit and doing so professionally

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Re:Linux kernel 6.14 is a big leap forward in performance an... by mosburger on Wednesday March 26, 2025 @04:36PM (#43487007)
Good coaches and managers adjust their style to the person they're coaching.

I learned that from Bill Belichick. XD

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Re:Linux kernel 6.14 is a big leap forward in performance an... by red-iron-pine on Thursday March 27, 2025 @09:06AM (#43493204)
what kind of person requires the style of cheating?

or sleeveless hoodies?

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