> On top of that, Linus is in charge of the project he works on and is allowed to run it as he sees fit.
The argument is not about whether Linus should be forced at gunpoint to adopt C++; it's about whether adopting C++ would be a good idea.
Deciding if something is good or bad is separate from deciding if it should be done or not. Nobody will stop you from e.g. putting pants on your head if that's what you really want, but we can have a discussion weighing the pros and cons of doing so, after which you can make a more informed decision if you choose (or not!) to listen to the feedback.
The argument is not about whether Linus should be forced at gunpoint to adopt C++; it's about whether adopting C++ would be a good idea.
Deciding if something is good or bad is separate from deciding if it should be done or not. Nobody will stop you from e.g. putting pants on your head if that's what you really want, but we can have a discussion weighing the pros and cons of doing so, after which you can make a more informed decision if you choose (or not!) to listen to the feedback.