I feel the same way, except it has been quite a while since I've read a good usenet-style rant, so I indulged.

The correctness of an idea vs the expression of the idea are not related. You can be "right" and horrible at explaining or "wrong" and very persuasive and eloquent.

The comparisons with comments from Linus are good examples. He can be very abrasive and condescending, but is usually right!