>Why are people so offended by Crossfit? Who cares what other people do to get in shape?
This same comment can be applied to the visceral rage that people feel towards elements of the technology world, where commentary on database technologies, programming languages, or testing approaches sees far more emotion that it reasonably should.
In all cases I think it is a facet of attaching your ego to an opinion. If you have stated or believe x, when people do y it seems like a personal affront that needs to be confronted. People get far too invested in these sorts of arguments, and grow increasingly agitated over inconsequential decisions of others that otherwise have absolutely no impact on their life.
This same comment can be applied to the visceral rage that people feel towards elements of the technology world, where commentary on database technologies, programming languages, or testing approaches sees far more emotion that it reasonably should.
In all cases I think it is a facet of attaching your ego to an opinion. If you have stated or believe x, when people do y it seems like a personal affront that needs to be confronted. People get far too invested in these sorts of arguments, and grow increasingly agitated over inconsequential decisions of others that otherwise have absolutely no impact on their life.