@stefano Great post! I've been using #Linux #FreeBSD for about two decades and want to share my experiences. For context, Linux became my daily driver and I dabbled in FreeBSD on the side.

As a newcomer to both the #technology and #culture of #Linux and the BSDs, *back then* there was more toxicity. And by toxicity I mean abrasive and unhelpful responses ("RTFM!") or some kind of "l337" attitudes in various mailing lists and forums. This, of course, was before YouTube and Reddit, where the former mediums were more prevalent.

Some Linux distros were friendlier than others. In those days, the #Debian mailing lists and forums were a rough place for newcomers and it drove a lot of people away. I left the forums because of that. I rarely post to the mailing lists but for other reasons.

At some point, there was considerable effort to improve the etiquette in said mediums, particularly the mailing lists. Sure, some fiery disagreements can take place but overall people are friendly and welcoming.

FreeBSD, on the other hand, has been a more positive experience. Yes, there are people who are vocal about their contempt for Linux, but they aren't disrespectful to other people.

Having witnessed both communities grow and change over the years, there's definitely less toxicity and FreeBSD is still a more welcoming community.

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@ModestinoSycamore E mi sarà tornato in mente per quello :)

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Mi risulta familiare questa situazione: non dico che sia uguale ma qualche giorno fa si é parlato in un altro toot proprio di questo tipo di comportamento.

Certo che i razzisti ci costano parecchio...

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@muffa Ma certo, né io né te possiamo sapere per chi senta gratitudine. Ma anche se obtorto collo ora si ritrova cittadino russo, con la cittadinanza concessa proprio da Putin.

Dal caldo anomalo al freddo. Il mondo dei sì. Sì, le temperature caleranno su tutta Europa tra il 17 e il 19 novembre, compresa l'Italia; Sì, dal 19/20 novembre potrebbe arrivare una breve ondata di freddo (per la stagione) con possibili nevicate a quote relativamente basse; 1/7

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