I have long thought IRC is a better social tool than a technial one—IRC Considered Harmful. Hacker society is often harsh or worse. Mammals can act quite differently in packs, even amiable individuals. There is plenty of room in the world for liking something and being enthusiastic about it without it being a personality defect. So I object to use of the word “cult” which you and tye have used. It’s generally pejorative and obviously meant to be here. Physician, heal thyself.