At Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:33:11 +0100 David Leverton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Wednesday 17 September 2008 00:50:42 Allan Gottlieb wrote: >> Rather, "It is less objectionable for people who have accomplished a >> very great deal and have greatly improved the computing environment >> for the members of the corresponding mailing list". "Like" would not >> apply as I don't know either linus or the members of this mailing >> list. > > Ah, so it's hero-worship, then? "Linus can be obnoxious, but it's OK because > he's soooooooooo cool"? You are changing words. I said "less objectionable" you summarized it as OK. You can use the term hero-worship if you choose, but it only approximates what I said. But I do agree that it is true that those who accomplish a lot are given greater latitude. >> >> 2. That list is not intended for users, but for developers. >> > >> > Not even slightly relevant. >> >> Why? > > Because you say people will avoid software because they don't like its > developers. I never said any such thing. You are confusing my posts with someone else's. allan
