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More specifically, Portage. I know use flags and "optimization" are all the hype, but really, would the average user even see a benefit from customizing all their use flags? Especially a benefit that compensates for the constant compilation?

I installed it once to help grow my e-peen, but immediately switched back to Arch after watching my system compile.

Those who daily drive it, do compilation and use flags annoy you, and do you see any real benefit?

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[–] jaykstah@waveform.social 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well yeah it pisses them off because they're here to read people talk about their experiences and give opinions, not for someone to paste ChatGPT output. If they wanted that they could've just used ChatGPT themselves.

It seems like you're well aware people are annoyed by it but do it anyways. Why?