[RajT88]

> It's been said that people that say this are transparently trying to manipulate other people

Tech does also attract grumpy people.

The reason this idea stuck in my memory when I read it - is that it resonated with me. To some extent I feel this way.

[fidotron]

> Tech does also attract grumpy people.

You have cause and effect wrong; it just makes people that have to deal with the people in and around the tech industry grumpy.

[RajT88]

If you're predisposed to being grumpy, regardless of if the reason is justifiable or not - that's called "grumpy". People generally feel justified about their feelings. Imagine that.