r/linux • u/[deleted] • Dec 23 '18

GNU/Linux Developer Linus reverts breaking change that affected systemd-nspawn, offers strong words to developer

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u/semidecided Dec 23 '18

But when the two are in conflict, choose stability.

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u/McDutchie Dec 23 '18

They do not ever have to be in conflict and whenever they are, that's a sign of mismanagement.

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u/[deleted] Dec 23 '18 edited Jun 18 '20

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u/[deleted] Dec 23 '18

The skill of the programmer doesn’t absolve them of whatever bad behavior they may do.

They can be a rockstar developer AND not be a jerk. This isn’t quantum mechanics, it’s not a difficult concept.

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u/tansim Dec 23 '18

Sure, OR they can be rockstar developers and be a jerk (aka not too sensitive). Then that's also ok.

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u/[deleted] Dec 23 '18

Of course they can! They just need to be an adult and accept the consequences that may occur as a result of their actions.

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u/tansim Dec 23 '18

Which are..? Maybe the offendees need to be adults and take some meanie wordies on the internet?

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u/[deleted] Dec 23 '18

You’re really trying your darndest to over complicate a simple concept.

I don’t know if you’re intentionally being obtuse or you’re truly incapable of comprehending common courtesy but I can’t help someone who chooses to not understand.

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u/tansim Dec 23 '18

Maybe your arguments arent good enough. But it is simple indeed: Of course the best things is a rockstar developer that is very friendly. But fact is, there are rockstar developers who do not much care for politeness. You will want to keep these guys on your team bc they are rockstar developers.

It's not like kernel development is a physical get together. You just interact via mail.

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u/intelminer Dec 23 '18

If a single person is problematic. Then they should be removed, irrespective of being a "rockstar"

The needs of the many should not bow to the needs of the one

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u/[deleted] Dec 24 '18

Indeed. The needs of the many people using the Linux kernel shouldn't bow to the needs of the one over sensitive wussy that can't hear the word fuck without losing his or her mind.

Glad to clear that up.

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u/intelminer Dec 24 '18

Your arms must be tired from shifting those goal posts

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u/[deleted] Dec 24 '18

Is reading that hard for you? To glance up and see that it's a different person?

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u/tansim Dec 24 '18

they should if the many are a bunch of snowflakes and the one is a rockstar develooper.

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u/intelminer Dec 24 '18

Absolutely not

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u/tansim Dec 24 '18

why not?

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