There's a difference between how very bold Linus was with his insults to today's "cocs" which makes people walk on eggshells being too afraid to say or insinuate something that may be perceived as "incorrect".
In the olden days of forums we had none of this nonsense. The community would agree a user was toxic and the mods would kick. It seemed like there were better controls, or that this was a better design.
Maybe because GitHub is so centralized, and every action so public it feels like there is some kind of global audience, so there are all these wasteful airs and graces? Idk
Can you provide an example of something in the code of conduct that you think makes people walk on eggshells?
This is ripe for misinterpretation and witch-hunting. It will get people to walk on eggshells.
In my circles these rules are called comon sense. We don't have to write things down because every adult knows the rule: Don't be an asshole.
> Please be kind and courteous. There’s no need to be mean or rude.
> Even if you feel you were misinterpreted or unfairly accused, chances are good there was something you could’ve communicated better — remember that it’s your responsibility to make your fellow Rustaceans comfortable.
Us Norwegians are well known for coming across as rude. And especially since being mean or rude is a subjective thing, I feel it's highly likely I could come across as unintentionally rude to others. And according to that it's my fault if I do.
I definitely think twice before interacting with a community that has a CoC like that, because I don't need such drama in my life.