Anything really polarizing can end up with a cult following. Just look at Rust.
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The same reason people brag about working 80 hour weeks.
But arch is less work, not more
Ubuntu = breaking update every 2 years
Arch = breaking update never
because they used to be special. "I run linux", matrix text on boot, typing shit in the terminal, "I'm in", awe-inspiring shit to an onlooker...
but nowadays, anyone can run ubuntu or mint or whatevs and our hero ain't special no more. so here comes the ultimate delimiter.