I think it is partly about code of conduct issues[0]. I totally agree that Linus can run whatever release process he likes, and Overbeck should get in line with that. However all of the accompanying sighing at how many times we've had to explain things to him from others is not okay. So what if more discussion is needed or wanted? People doing difficult work might have strong opinions. People doing easy work (e.g. sending code of conduct emails) should not have an equal weight to their opinions, if any at all.

[0] https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/6740fc3aabec0_5eb129497@dwillia...

Interesting mashup there of Kent Beck and Kent Overstreet :-)