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That's exactly why CoC exists in these projects. Everyone has to follow the same rules (at least supposedly).

There are lots of discussions about Linus criticizing others in a very harsh, sometimes offensive way, I won't repeat them here. One thing I 100% agree with is that this would create an unhealthy environment that discourages participation and contribution. Many projects adopted CoC exactly because they saw what could happen without one.

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Are you willing to consider that filtering out the people who are extremely sensitive about having their feelings hurt and being as inclusive as possible is actually a good thing? Linux is a roaring success, after all. Maybe focusing on the tech instead of feelings is the right governance model.

Have you considered the possibility that Linux could have been even more successful if it had a more inclusive environment? I can't see how your elitist "filtering" philosophy is necessarily a good thing.

And of course, my comment that is purely based on facts and about professionalism is now all about sentimental and "feelings".

That's why we can never have a productive discussion on this topic.

P.S. looks I hurt some people's feelings by using this Linux example. Maybe you guys are the ones that are most vulnerable and sensitive.

Right, that tragic cautionary tale that is Linux

Woe unto us for being subjected to the disaster that supports 90% of all infrastructure. I use Ar--

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