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Re:Richard M. Stallman resigns by Scarblac on Tuesday September 17, 2019 @02:55AM (#20992399)
Well, he started the movement and got it very far, with the dominant OS using his foundation's license. Despite his limitations. There is no one in the movement who should have the authority to sack him.

But, he resigned himself. This is moot.

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Re:Richard M. Stallman resigns by DoreenMichele on Tuesday September 17, 2019 @02:57AM (#20992407)
The president of the United States never fires anyone. He informs them he expects their letter of resignation on his desk at x time.

FSF was pressured. RMS did not decide this all on his own of his free will.

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Re:Richard M. Stallman resigns by jessaustin on Friday September 20, 2019 @02:16PM (#21029672)
Why does Trump care about free software?
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Re:Richard M. Stallman resigns by heisenbit on Tuesday September 17, 2019 @03:00AM (#20992425)
There are numerous reports that he asks someone to ask the person expected to resign to pen such a letter.
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Re:Richard M. Stallman resigns by nabla9 on Tuesday September 17, 2019 @03:19AM (#20992532)
FSF board of directors could have sacked him. RMS probably realized that he damages everything he has worked for if stays, or others convinced him.
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