[kmasters]

I hesitate to add to this conversation if thats what this is. I've seen alot of comments saying that "if RMS can post his opinions then we can post ours"

Thats completely true, its also completely juvenile and unnecessary.

RMS is a controversial figure, but I dont think this debate over something as (by comparison) trivial as "What madonna requires backstage before a concert", has any productive value.

You can justify your own judgements of him based on what you perceive his value judgements of others to be all you want.

At least he's willing to be honest about who he is.

20-30 years of baggage or not, leave the guy be and go do something to make the world a better place.