It’s a big thing because it’s much easier to make fun of an objectively better lifestyle choice (avoiding meat or Microsoft etc.) than it is to try and argue against it. Especially because that would force people to question their own behaviour and that can be difficult and hurtful.
Is equating Linux users to vegans a thing? I came to the conclusion (I thought) on my own…but now reading this here I’m questioning that conclusion
“how do you know someone [does crossfit, is vegan, uses linux]”
“They’ll tell you”
It’s a fairly common joke and seems to get stapled onto any lifestyle choice that someone likes to talk about
Linux users are like vegetarians Arch users like vegans. One is a dietary choice, the other a cult.
It’s a big thing because it’s much easier to make fun of an objectively better lifestyle choice (avoiding meat or Microsoft etc.) than it is to try and argue against it. Especially because that would force people to question their own behaviour and that can be difficult and hurtful.