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Free software has a history of creating and supporting cults of personality. Since it is a widespread human phenomenon, it is easy to understand how this happens. It is, however, unhelpful and destructive and we really ought to actively discourage it, starting by putting aside the current cults.
The most recent, though certainly not the only example, of this retrograde behavior was seen when Linus Torvalds started posting on Google+ about his recent sampling of various Free software desktop options.
I'm sure Aaron is a fine developer. I can't render a personal decision, as I have, for the most part, dropped use of KDE when version 4 came out. It has certainly progressed towards usability again, though. However, Aaron also has the ability to come directly to the point, then expand on it. And, he explains his position well.
Quoting:I don't know about you, but I am sick and tired of Free software being inefficient and self-destructive due to internal schism.
Quoting:We need to value Free software progress more than we value the reward of mutual fanboyism.
Agreed, on both counts.
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Agreed, on both counts.