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by gommm 5568 days ago
If you look at the history, the comments at the beginning were much less abrasive. It's only after the discussion continued for a long time that he started being more aggressive in his comments.
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But I think it's wise, in all debates, to maintain that civility. At the end of the day, which comments are getting the attention?

I think he's right, I think it's important to defend what he thinks is right, and I understand how it can be frustrating, but we all just have to have the fortitude keep the flames in check.

At the end of the day, which comments are getting the attention?

The ones with content. In the sample quotes in the article, Linux is attacking ideas and attitudes, not people.