The kernel's code of conflict

Raven667, I agree with you completely. Incivility and rude behaviour are allowed and expected in war. But this isn't war; this is communal cooperation. And no community will long stand when one group of its members appear to strive to keep most members at each others' throats.

If submitted code stinks, say it stinks, explain why it stinks, and offer suggestions how to make it less smelly. In other words, take the opportunity to teach someone who probably wants to learn. People who have spent a lifetime learning and perfecting have a duty to pass along what they've learned to a new generation, and have a duty to recognize when they need to take a break from answering the same questions day after day, month after month, year after year, when the questions come from newbs who want to learn, who try to learn, who want to contribute to the community.

In a sentence, it takes a lot more energy to build than to raze. Build anyway.