Reminder that you can criticize bad people by just pointing out that they did something shitty and leave it at that
You extremely don't need to go on to make fun of their physical appearance, sexuality, gender identity, or imply that they are mentally ill or disabled
And in fact if you do it weakens the point you're trying to make and also alienates people who might otherwise be your ally
Like anyone, I'm prone to making mistakes from time to time, but I like to make a habit of apologising when I mess up.
Like if I were to do something offensive unintentionally.
Like if I were to perform a Nazi salute at the presidential inauguration.
It makes me think that when an explanation isn't given, the perceived action was what was intended after all.
@newfangled I empathize with you, I really do. The Linux community can be frustrating sometimes, because it is a very steep learning curve for most, and the barriers to entry for Linux newbies are very real.
My only suggestion is to keep in mind why you want to use Linux in the first place. For me, I truly believe in open source software, removing the mass surveillance from tech as much as possible, and so on. I faced the same struggles as you at first, but they fade with time and experience.
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