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Re:Richard M. Stallman resigns by astura on Tuesday September 17, 2019 @03:21AM (#20992537)
When exactly was this mythical time when not toeing the line came without consequences?
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Re:Richard M. Stallman resigns by Funeralopolis on Tuesday September 17, 2019 @07:56PM (#21001259)
I'm not sure, I'm just as confused as you about this mystical time. I don't remember ever mentioning a time where words didn't have consequences, just when you wouldn't lose your job because someone across the country heard you say something they didn't like.
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Re:Richard M. Stallman resigns by concordDance on Wednesday September 18, 2019 @02:02PM (#21008148)
The internet and the IT industry used to be a lot more free-form and libertarian, where people could debate or advocate almost anything.
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