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0 pointsuecker1y ago0 comments

As I said, the idea that this is then "sabotage" is completely ridiculous and just shows how toxic this maintainer was that now removed himself.

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pulsartwin1y ago

There are multiple comments that meet the exact definition of sabotage. If this:

"You might not like my answer, but I will do everything I can do to stop this."

is not intent to sabotage (even if it might not be successful as Linus could pull in the patch anyway), then what possibly could be?

Pointing out the ridiculousness of comments like this and suggesting the R4L folks push forward while ignoring them doesn't scream toxicity. Refusing to compromise with the R4L devs and calling the additions a 'cancer' has expectedly caused a stir.

ueckerOP1y ago

I think you need to look up "sabotage" in the dictionary.

pulsartwin1y ago

sabotage /ˈsabətɑː(d)ʒ/ verb

1. deliberately destroy, damage, or *obstruct* (something), especially for political or military advantage.

2. to intentionally prevent the success of a plan or action.

Definitions from Oxford, Collins, and Cambridge all fit the bill. Even dictionary.com has "any undermining of a cause."

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pulsartwin1y ago

There are multiple comments that meet the exact definition of sabotage. If this:

"You might not like my answer, but I will do everything I can do to stop this."

is not intent to sabotage (even if it might not be successful as Linus could pull in the patch anyway), then what possibly could be?

ueckerOP1y ago

I think you need to look up "sabotage" in the dictionary.

pulsartwin1y ago

sabotage /ˈsabətɑː(d)ʒ/ verb

1. deliberately destroy, damage, or *obstruct* (something), especially for political or military advantage.

2. to intentionally prevent the success of a plan or action.

Definitions from Oxford, Collins, and Cambridge all fit the bill. Even dictionary.com has "any undermining of a cause."

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