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You are one of today's lucky 10.000!

https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/1053:_Ten_Thousand

"try to be a decent human being to others" isn't exactly the embodiment of corporate culture though.

I don't see the need to degrade others to get my point across - and I couldn't care less if anyone needs a fucking curse to get their shit across.

I apologize - it wasn't my intention to imply that at all! Emotional self management is a critical skill for managers - and that shouldn't mean "go away, emotions!". A trainer and coach I highly respect phrased it simply: "emotions are. They exist if we like them or not.".

What I intended to convey was "do not use a public platform to channel your emotions."

If this would've been a private conversation I would integrate an explanation of my current situation, feelings and context for my reaction. And also this sounds abstract it can totally be a "dude I'm absolutely pissed. I need you to work with me through this." (this works btw in both meanings of "pissed" ;)).

Oh that was in purpose! It shouldn't matter that I personally am angry. My employees should never NEVER try to prevent me from being angry but focus on doing the best job they can.

That's what I admire about Linus: he realized the negative impact his anger had on the performance of others - and fixed it!

To be clear: I can be angry - but my anger isn't the reason I want things to change. Being angry is MY FAILURE as manager!

Think about it in another way: do you want your colleagues do things they thin prevent you from being disappointed, frustrated or angry - xor do you want then to move your collective goal forward no matter what you'd think.

Another example: if I'd be the one to have caused this communication mess I'd want my employees to call me out - even though I will get angry the moment I realize I've fucked up big time!

As many seem to have overlooked itb this is from more than a decade ago.

And to those setting "not being toxic" == "being vague":

Suggestion if you're in a situation: separate the subject discussed from the person and, to the contrary to what is said in some other posts, be very specific!

Improvised example:

Hey all,

patch xyzz and its aftermath communication is unacceptable.

It's content is not to the standards we have set here (explain).

Even worse, in the communication aftermath we blamed behavior of user space applications for bugs that are within our domain instead of owning up.

The bugs within the kernel will be focused on with highest priority by a, b and myself.

For the communication: (consequences). As explained the patterns shown here are unacceptable.

I have decided to no longer have x as a kernel maintainer on our team/enforce pairing for all communication/set up stricter consequence catalogue. Any specific action,really...

Not perfect as it's very early here, I haven't slept well and I'm not deep into the topic.

Just remember to separate subject to be discussed from person(s) acting please.

And always remember: bad communication is really easy and a lot of managers trained that their whole life! ♥

", again". Let's see in a few years. At least the papers go over my head which is a good sign 🤣

"muddy waters" is a saying, I don't think you should take OP literally. The Rest you've written seems to agree with their sentiment btw.

Do you have any context links? That sed looks like something I'd do after 20h not finding the issue at first glance...

Please do not promote the urban myth that batteries save electrons. The total amount of electrons in a battery stays the same otherwise it would be charged against its surrounding!

The (reversable) chemical reaction, not a depot of excess electrons!

You're a good nugget! ♥ Thanks a lot!!

Thanks for the link and tips! Do you have something similar specific to flakes? The basic concepts seem straight forward and actually chatgpt was of great help so far - but I can't get the feet on the ground with these fancy new packages :D

Isn't you disagreeing proving OPs point concerning the splitting of the community? :)

That said: I'm completely new to nix and just like op described couldn't get my hands on in depth primary documentation or references - could you help me there and point me to a good starting point?

Thanks in advance!