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Re:Linus on "acting professionally" by doctorfoo on Tuesday July 16, 2013 @09:15AM (#6051621)
There is a happy medium :) But in general, I'd always choose (true, sincerely meant) pleasantness and kindness over intelligence. Though, if a kernel developer is required, then maybe intelligence is the more useful, giving rise to this current situation...
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Re:Linus on "acting professionally" by fantnn on Tuesday July 16, 2013 @10:12AM (#6051957)
and that happy medium varies from person to person you dense jackass, that was the entire fucking point of the rant
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Re:Linus on "acting professionally" by doctorfoo on Tuesday July 16, 2013 @12:44PM (#6053010)
The hurt caused by such aggression varies too. Should this not be taken into account, or should we never consider the affects our behaviour has on others? Some people are more sensitive. Some people think calling someone a "dense jackass" as a reproach is OK.

Fortunately for me, I'm in a position to choose exactly who I work with. (Unlike perhaps this Sarah is.)

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