Richard M. Stallman resigns

Re:Richard M. Stallman resigns by drcode on Tuesday September 17, 2019 @07:58AM (#20993913)

> Don't talk authoritatively about subjects you don't understand

No one is allowed to have an opinion unless they're an "expert"

(Sarcasm)

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Re:Richard M. Stallman resigns by kelnos on Tuesday September 17, 2019 @08:49AM (#20994348)

I get that you're being sarcastic, but... yes? It's fine to talk about topics where you're not an expert, but if you want to talk authoritatively about something, yes, I'd expect something at least approaching expert level.

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Re:Richard M. Stallman resigns by ThrowawayR2 on Tuesday September 17, 2019 @09:05AM (#20994515)

Then, pray tell, what qualifies you to state your authoritative opinion on what we are permitted to talk about? We would like to see your credentials. /s

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Re:Richard M. Stallman resigns by kelnos on Tuesday September 17, 2019 @01:59PM (#20998167)

I mean, I'm posting on HN so clearly I'm an expert in... oh... damn.

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Re:Richard M. Stallman resigns by madmulita on Tuesday September 17, 2019 @08:21AM (#20994065)

You are right!

Maybe we should start an experts registry, so there is no confusion about who can speak.

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