While the posting wasn't directly linked to kernel development, I did 
find the analysis to be thought provoking.  I think calling it spam 
MIGHT be too strong.

john slee wrote:
> On Sat, Nov 09, 2002 at 12:18:24PM +0200, Shlomi Fish wrote:
> 
>>As part of the "Better SCM" site (that is still under construction), I
>>wrote a few essays about BitKeeper:
> 
> 
> please do not spam the list with this crap
> 
> j.
>