[why-el]

newspeak is for dramatic (and dare I say, rather fun) effect. I think his point is straightforward and not confused: one style and one liner for the entire programming language prohibits personal expression of style. A linter to enforce your own personal / team styles is a good idea. I don't see the confusion. You might disagree with one or both, but to me it seems logically consistent with the premise of the article which is that personal style is important in programming.

[killthebuddha]

Is that his point? Or is his point that shipping rails with his own personal linting preferences is a good idea? (For what it's worth, I think it's a perfectly fine idea).

[sebastianconcpt]

Correct, it enforced style freedom.