Is there any actual data on how "being an asshole" is bad for the product?
Because, frankly, Linux is one of the most successful projects in history. I think if Linus telling repeat offenders to stuff it was bad for the project, we ought to be able to measure some bad effects. Note that I'm saying measure. I'm talking about actual, objective effects, not someone complaining.
If "people are complaining" would be bad for business, Comcast and EA would not exist.
Because, frankly, Linux is one of the most successful projects in history. I think if Linus telling repeat offenders to stuff it was bad for the project, we ought to be able to measure some bad effects. Note that I'm saying measure. I'm talking about actual, objective effects, not someone complaining.
If "people are complaining" would be bad for business, Comcast and EA would not exist.