Some yak shaving brought me to comp.lang.c where I saw someone who's like a wholesome version of Terry Davis. Has a grand religious quest to build computer systems soup to nuts in god's name, but also chastises people who are rude to newbies asking questions.
Here's part of one of his responses:
"You don't have to dip into the hate-laden waters of sidelong passive-
aggressive insults. There is another way to be. You'll find it's a much happier, and much nicer way than what you're used to. "
@craigmaloney Terry Davis is the TempleOS guy, yup, but the person I quoted was somebody else.
@drjeats Ah, couldn't remember who was who. Thanks!