[kmfrk]

I think we should do away with calling Gates's actions altruistic. What (significant) does he have to lose, or merely risk, by doing what he does?

It's a good thing, but I don't think it's deserving of altruism.

But being less than altruistic can still be very laudable.

[rbanffy]

I am not against Gates giving nearly all of his money away to charity. I am only against considering this very atypical episode represents what Gates is.