Linus Torvalds also is an unhinged edgelord who thinks he's the best guy ever.

He did make a dope kernel though.

How is it in regards to more social issues like racism, lgbtq rights, etc? I might have to check out my neighbour country some time :)

It's not just Reddit, methinks. I've seen a fair share of russophobia on here too, to be honest. Cold war propaganda still hard at work...