I'm honestly glad Linus learned to tone down this kind of talk or at least reserve it for situations in which it is more merited.
Because while in the majority of instances he was correct, he left a lot of folks feeling like The Dude from The Big Lebowski.
You're not wrong, Walter. You're just an asshole.
For a long time it was a particularly hostile environment to people trying to learn the ropes of open source contribution.
However, on the flip side, I am also glad he hasn't turned it off completely, because while it is important to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment, sometimes creating that welcoming environment involves sternly telling someone off about their behavior, when that behavior is unwelcoming or generally unhelpful.
Anyway, applause for Linus for showing emotional and social growth.
It absolutely is. It's not the place to learn the basics obviously, but members need to learn what is expected of them, just like on any other team/organization.
Linus's outbursts absolutely hinder growth. He's lucky that his project has become so important and people will work on it regardless, but he and the Linux kernel would have been better off if he was wasn't driving people away as much as he was.
If they don't know what is expected of them or think they'll get by with shit code then I think it's fairly understandable to tell them to at least lurk moar.
he and the Linux kernel would have been better off if he was wasn't driving people away as much as he was
I'm just worried with him gone if shitty code and practises will seep in.
There are projects out there with excellent practices with a good culture surrounding quality where people aren’t told to kill themselves. There are other ways to establish that culture and set high expectations.
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SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 93 pts · 2y
I'm honestly glad Linus learned to tone down this kind of talk or at least reserve it for situations in which it is more merited.
Because while in the majority of instances he was correct, he left a lot of folks feeling like The Dude from The Big Lebowski.
For a long time it was a particularly hostile environment to people trying to learn the ropes of open source contribution.
However, on the flip side, I am also glad he hasn't turned it off completely, because while it is important to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment, sometimes creating that welcoming environment involves sternly telling someone off about their behavior, when that behavior is unwelcoming or generally unhelpful.
Anyway, applause for Linus for showing emotional and social growth.
Vilian@lemmy.ca · 10 pts · 2y
i agree with you except here
noone there is learning, and mainteiners also aren't paid to teach anyone
Cypher@lemmy.world · 44 pts · 2y
Kusimulkku@lemm.ee · 9 pts · 2y
The kernel development isn't supposed to be the place to learn
atyaz@reddthat.com · 14 pts · 2y
It absolutely is. It's not the place to learn the basics obviously, but members need to learn what is expected of them, just like on any other team/organization.
Linus's outbursts absolutely hinder growth. He's lucky that his project has become so important and people will work on it regardless, but he and the Linux kernel would have been better off if he was wasn't driving people away as much as he was.
Kusimulkku@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 2y
If they don't know what is expected of them or think they'll get by with shit code then I think it's fairly understandable to tell them to at least lurk moar.
I'm just worried with him gone if shitty code and practises will seep in.
atyaz@reddthat.com · 9 pts · 2y
There are projects out there with excellent practices with a good culture surrounding quality where people aren’t told to kill themselves. There are other ways to establish that culture and set high expectations.
Kusimulkku@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 2y
No doubt, but I can't say I much disagree with his sentiment about requiring sudo password for connecting to a wifi.
CaptDust@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 2y
bastian_5@sh.itjust.works · 31 pts · 2y
About 75% of the code I copy I then figure out through a combination of fucking around and deduction
MachineFab812@discuss.tchncs.de · 15 pts · 2y
Not the technical definition of due diligence, but possibly more than happened here...
herrcaptain@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 2y
You're putting a positive spin on "fuck around and find out."
cm0002@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 2y
Tbf, no one said the find out part had to be negative lmao
kilgore_trout@feddit.it · 5 pts · 2y
If the code is going into the Kernel, it shouldn't be produced by "fucking around".
Lepsea@sh.itjust.works · 26 pts · 2y
Linus is amazing, i also love one of his other quote.
"Nvidia, F*ck You!"
Custoslibera@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 2y
Well I for one am shocked that people working in IT have a superiority complex.
the_third@feddit.de · 31 pts · 2y
gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works · 10 pts · 2y
As a StackOverflow user, I feel attacked
swizzle9144@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 9 pts · 2y
Linus Tech Tips
germanatlas@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 6 pts · 2y
He’s got a point
XTornado@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 2y
Then he suggested blocking him just for a week.... if he did it again... which sounded very little....to me.