Due to excess protein matter.

I 100% agree that communication is vital.
But if people are hesitant to communicate because they fear the reaction from their leader/boss/whatever they will not communicate.

Look at your post to me.
You had a disagreement with me and you told me that you disagreed. You did not berate me. You did not try to intimidate me. I sensed no political correctness in your post. You simply stated your point of view.

Your post could have read, "Hey you dipsh*t, are you stupid or just a moron? It works because it is about communication you dumba$$. Why don't you finish kindergarten and then come back and post something intelligent."

But your post was not abusive, yet you and I are still able to communicate. I understand what you are saying and you understand what I am saying. We didn't think of 4 letter words for each other, nor did we have to insult each other to get our points across.

I have worked under leaders that led by intimidation. The attrition rate was terrible and when an employee left, they took an incredible amount of knowledge with them (even though we try to document everything, etc.). If nothing else, it was just very bad for business because it took a lot of time and money to hire new people and get them to the level you needed them to be.

Just my 2 cents...

so many of the people around him tolerate his behavior (except obviously Ms. Sharp).

They tolerate him because they are somehow benefiting from their association with him or with his product.
Once they no longer benefit from their relationship to Linus or his product, they will no longer tolerate his behavior.

"I have these explosive emails. And that works well for some people. And it probably doesn't work well with you." - Linus Torvalds

At a certain point his stardom will wane and when that happens I think he will find that his "explosive" emails no longer work "well" for some people.

I thought I read that at his arrest he weighed around 180, but since then he has gained 120lbs. Maybe I misread the article.
But yes, agreed, great motivation to exercise. Hopefully he doesn't choose to exercise by walking around his neighborhood following people!

He may indeed have to change his name and relocate, but whatever the reason for his immense weight gain, it may be beneficial for him now.
People will remember the fat dude who was acquitted.
If he slims back down to his previous weight of 180, he looks significantly different and people will most likely not recognize him.

And they thought it said "A Theist".
They didn't want those pesky Theists getting any shoes and walking around the neighborhood knocking on doors.

Step 1. Create Malware that will tempt people with free Viagra if they re-enable autorun
Step 2. ????
Step 3. Profit!