Richard Stallman Has Been Vilified by Those Who Don’t Know Him

Re:Richard Stallman Has Been Vilified by Those Who Don’t Kno... by kd5bjo on Tuesday October 01, 2019 @01:26AM (#21122294)

It’s not about disregarding uncomfortable truths, it’s recognizing that speaking truth in an uncomfortable way accomplishes very little. To get someone to change their behavior, you need to first show them that you understand their perspective, even if you disagree with it.

Otherwise, they’ll mentally dismiss your arguments as coming from a different tribe without really listening— emotions and group identity are very strong psycological forces, so you need to take them into account when crafting your own actions.

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Re:Richard Stallman Has Been Vilified by Those Who Don’t Kno... by mattsfrey on Tuesday October 01, 2019 @01:34AM (#21122321)

A nuanced response, but my main point is about self censorship, what does one do if ultimately their conclusion is contradictory to their opponents. Acquiesce to maintain the peace or state their claim? I personally will always back truth regardless of its comfort to the audience whoever they might be

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Re:Richard Stallman Has Been Vilified by Those Who Don’t Kno... by Pfhreak on Tuesday October 01, 2019 @01:52AM (#21122406)

Pragmatically, you will achieve less this way. Eventually, you will hit the limits of others tolerance for what they will perceive as arrogance.

Perhaps this is of little concern to you, but if you absolutely want to maximize your accomplishments, you must be sufficiently flexible so that when you do speak truth it carries weight and import.

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