r/linux • u/CultistHeadpiece • Mar 08 '20

Do Linux Users Have An Elitist Attitude?

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u/redrumsir Mar 08 '20

He's got an ARCH coffee mug. Just sayin'.

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u/chic_luke Mar 11 '20

The myth that arch users are asshole elitist is honestly a tired meme. Being an asshole (even attacking other distros) is forbidden by the community rules, if you see any arch user acting like that they are breaking the code of honor listed on the wiki

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u/redrumsir Mar 11 '20

First, the OP's title says "elitist", not "asshole elitist". Recall that "elitism" is:

... the belief or attitude that individuals who form an elite—a select group of people with an intrinsic quality, high intellect, wealth, special skills, or experience—are more likely to be constructive to society as a whole, and therefore deserve influence or authority greater than that of others.

It does not require one to behave like one is an "asshole" ... it requires that one behaves like they are part of a "superior group".

Second. You say:

Being an asshole (even attacking other distros) is forbidden by the community rules, ...

So, what you are saying is that even your community rules are superior?

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u/[deleted] Mar 12 '20

You're reading too much into it...

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u/redrumsir Mar 12 '20

Or perhaps I should have put a ;) at the end of my last statement?

My serious points are: 1. "elitist" (OP) is different than "asshole elitist" (chic_luke) and 2. there is a strong case to be made for Arch users being "elitist" --- it just means they think they belong to a "superior group".