Re:Richard Stallman resigns from CSAIL at MIT
by throwaway17746 on Monday September 16, 2019 @10:22PM
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>and his opinions on unrelated matters (no matter how misguided they might be) do not change his ability to represent the FSF
Now that I can't say I totally agree with. The free software movement is a political movement, and as such his statements and opinions on social issues of all kinds have a deep impact on whether or not he can be a good representative of the FSF.
But we should at least be truthful about his statements and opinions!
Re:Richard Stallman resigns from CSAIL at MIT
by frio on Monday September 16, 2019 @10:54PM
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Thanks. I know we're supposed to just upvote when someone hits the nail on the head, but this comment summarises my internal conflict on this perfectly.
Now that I can't say I totally agree with. The free software movement is a political movement, and as such his statements and opinions on social issues of all kinds have a deep impact on whether or not he can be a good representative of the FSF.
But we should at least be truthful about his statements and opinions!