Sharp: Closing a door

> I get Linus's reaction against the notion that everything should have the veneer of professionalism. Maybe not to the extreme that he rails against it, but I am at least somewhat sympathetic.

All too often the veneer of professionalism is used to hide the crap underneath. So yes, Linus is spot on the money with that.

But to then use that as an excuse for not being professional? That's just one almighty unprofessional cop-out!

As was said - "Caesar's wife must not only BE above suspicion, she must be SEEN to be above suspicion". The *veneer* of professionalism is worse than useless, you must *be* professional.

Cheers,
Wol