Is 'I hope you all die a painful death' too strong?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Torvalds questions whether a specific hostile wish is appropriate, implying the situation warrants strong reaction.
- In plain terms
- He wonders if wishing death on someone is too much.
- What can you take from it?
- Consider if your reaction matches the situation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines an appropriate response to harm?
- When is anger justified?
Another view
The quote implies acceptance of violent thoughts as valid considerations.
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