XPost: comp.os.linux.advocacy   
   From: brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com   
      
   On Jan 13, 2026 at 7:08:55 AM MST, "CrudeSausage" wrote   
   <696651f7$0$27$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com>:   
      
   > On 12 Jan 2026 22:51:10 GMT, Brock McNuggets wrote:   
   >   
   >> On Jan 12, 2026 at 2:47:33 PM MST, "Gremlin" wrote   
   >> :   
   >>   
   >> https://gemini.google.com/app/17bd002596b0638a   
   >>     -----   
   >>     Gremlin (MX Linux/KDE) challenges Joel’s claim that Debian-based   
   >>     systems require frequent reboots for updates, attributing Joel's   
   >>     difficulties with Linux Mint upgrades to user incompetence rather   
   >>     than OS flaws. Gremlin notes that while they personally donate to   
   >>     Mint/Cinnamon, they find the platform "not solid enough" compared to   
   >>     MX Linux. The post leans heavily into personal history and   
   >>     "advocacy" tropes, questioning Joel's technical credibility   
   >>     regarding alleged Microsoft blacklisting. Summary: A standard   
   >>     distro-wars dispute with a side of ad hominem.   
   >>     -----   
   >>   
   >> You at least tried to lean into SOME tech knowledge, but your   
   >> insecurities still dominate.   
      
   You ignored the above to troll. Do yo have anything relevant to add?   
      
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