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If it came from an engineer as respected as Linus, sure. Someone who was average at best with a big ego? No.

Context matters here.

So if you are a respected peer, it’s fine to abuse others, because you’ll get away with it?

That way allows for tyrants.

If it makes me a better engineer and the feedback is valid sure. If they are attacking my personal beliefs or family that is a different matter.

I’m not saying it’s OK for everyone. If folks are unable to extract the same value that’s fine, find advice from someone else.