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PC version of Linux 4.19 lands with PC version of Linus Torvalds: Kernel handed back to creator

Jeff 11

It's a crying shame that the no-nonsense emphasis of the code of conflict didn't make it into the code of conduct. The expectation of what some might feel overzealous reviews was the whole point of weeding out entitled personalities who shouldn't be contributing to the most critical software project in the world. I think LT's rants have done more good than harm, in publicising that poor-quality code and unprofessionalism will get you publicly embarrassed - but ONLY for those things.

Instead, this catch-all made it in:

Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:

...

- Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting

...where a committee (or individual) can interpret things how they wish to get rid of controversial people or ones they simply don't like. Things like https://www.inc.com/sonya-mann/drupal-larry-garfield-gor.html springs to mind!

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