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What I don't understand is the aversion so many people have to Linux alternatives and the amount of infighting between fans of different kernels. This is FLOSS we're talking about, more variety is good for the ecosystem, and unlike proprietary software, different "competing" products can benefit each other at the development level!
Like, I use Linux because I think it suits my needs the most. But I'm in no way "loyal" to it and am willing to switch or use two at a time if something else pops up that is also a good fit for me.
Your position makes sense and is logical. But most people are "tribal", and love watching competition. It's human nature. Infighting and conflict will always be a problem in FLOSS, unfortunately.