What is probably meant is "find easier to deal with" (hence the quotes around "manageable"). I'm only guessing, though - but in any event, let's not forget that not everyone around here is a native speaker of English! I can relate to the fact that it's sometimes difficult to express exactly what you have in mind.

I think that two fiascos that you've been a part of, kdbus [1][2] and UMN [3], have conditioned some people to view you in a certain light.

[1] https://lwn.net/Articles/649111/

[2] https://lkml.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/1506.2/04860.html

[3] https://twitter.com/spendergrsec/status/1532715644734644228