Re: More benchmark bullshit, and Linux luser mating calls... (was Re: Linux betas NT in TPC testing, running Oracle8

Steve Mading <madings_at_baladi.nmrfam.wisc.edu> wrote:
: Stephen Edwards (ja207030_at_primenet.com) wrote:

: : Even if Linux does outperform WindowsNT for some things (and it does), why
: : does that give _you_ an excuse to wave your penis in the air? Has it ever
: : occurred to you that that test may be false, or heavily biased in Linux's
: : favor... no, of course not!

: So you seem to assume that any time anyone says anything bad about
: Windows that they must be engaging in penis-waving? The idea that

After reading several of his previous posts, it's obvious that this person is a Linux evangelizer. My point was, that if anything points to favor WindowsNT, most Linux users start throwing a fit. However, when something points to Linux's favor, they start strutting around, high-fiving each other, patting each other on the back. To me, this is pathetic.

: maybe they *really meant it* when they pointed out a flaw they don't
: like never occurred to you?

Actually, I used to believe that, back when Linux users were cumulatively a very intelligent bunch. Nowadays... well, let's just say that eggplants have more useful things to say.

: : Oh, _GOD_ _FORBID_ that we question Linux's "l33tn355"!...

: : Pathetic... absolutely pathetic. Yes... I mean you, you twit.

: Pretending you are more mature than everyone else and belittling them
: from on high makes you guilty of the 'penis waving' you accuse everyone
: else of.

I demonstrate absurdity, by being absurd. I for one like all operating systems, and computers, because they all have uses. But when someone takes the attitude that their OS of choice is perfect, and the rest of us are idiots for not choosing their route, well sure I'm going to belittle them. And that's exactly what this "Jerry" character does, Steve. Take a look at DejaNews, and see for yourself.

: You might have even had some good factual points to make, but they
: are hidden inside your insulting demenor, so they are hard to see.

Why should I bother? I've tried dozens of times to make rational, non-biased statements, only to be met by Linux-user-rabidity. Frankly, I can understand why Boris has the attitude he has towards Linux users... if they aren't going to listen to reason, why should I make an effort to cluify them?

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