[uluyol]

Around the time the CoC was being established, Linus went to therapy. If I recall correctly, some people had spoke to him about his behaviors and he decided to do something about it. I think it was done in private so it's unclear how much of it was pressure vs his own decision. His tone has become much less aggressive since.

[LtWorf]

He's been unpleasant also after he came back. Not as extreme maybe, but certainly not nice.

[tredre3]

Honesty is often unpleasant, especially when someone tells us that our work isn't good enough. But it is a required thing from a leader. The important thing is that he's cut down on needless personal insults.

[johnisgood]

He should get some tips from Theo. :D