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Re:Bill Gates, Hero by kmfrk on Wednesday September 15, 2010 @06:18PM (#1696067)
I think we should do away with calling Gates's actions altruistic. What (significant) does he have to lose, or merely risk, by doing what he does?

It's a good thing, but I don't think it's deserving of altruism.

But being less than altruistic can still be very laudable.

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Re:Bill Gates, Hero by rbanffy on Wednesday September 15, 2010 @06:44PM (#1696130)
I am not against Gates giving nearly all of his money away to charity. I am only against considering this very atypical episode represents what Gates is.
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