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Is it smart to use threats or insulting language when asking for help?
They do so because they're proud of the software and community they're contributing to. This means that if you insult the software, you are also insulting them. …
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Is it smart to use threats or insulting language when asking for help?
For instance, if I threaten to leave Ubuntu if I don't get help immediately; will that make the community realize how important my question is and make them rush to my resque? … Or if I insult the software or community, does it make helpers feel that they can save face by providing extra good help extra quickly?
I am asking because so many users choose this tactic. …