That's probably true, a simple, polite answer or even a no comment would be far less abrasive. Here's his answer to 'maybe we should evaluate the scope of the project and see if we still need to support VAX':
>Now, If you don't realize this is the reason we try to run on the
older platforms, I am sorry but you have really not tried to stay in
the loop of what makes OpenBSD a vibrant ecosystem. If you aren't in
the loop regarding this, then your mail comes off pretty darn preachy.
>I really love how we keep getting advice.
>Anyone want to suggest we hold a bake sale?
A simple no answer would do. Or maybe just the actual reason he runs the VAX.
>Now, If you don't realize this is the reason we try to run on the older platforms, I am sorry but you have really not tried to stay in the loop of what makes OpenBSD a vibrant ecosystem. If you aren't in the loop regarding this, then your mail comes off pretty darn preachy.
>I really love how we keep getting advice. >Anyone want to suggest we hold a bake sale?
A simple no answer would do. Or maybe just the actual reason he runs the VAX.