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by hawkw 4745 days ago
Probably that video of RMS eating something from his foot...
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zxcdw 4745 days ago
What about it, exactly? Doesn't affect your life, shouldn't make a difference.
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astrodust 4745 days ago
If he's the representative of the Free Software Movement, is it unreasonable to have certain expectations of what this representative presents himself as?

If he was only representing himself, as if he was just a writer or a programmer, you'd be right.

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gillianseed 4744 days ago
His views on open source represent that of the Free Software Movement, I don't see anyone questioning the german football coach's abilities of football and managing the german team due to him eating a booger on live tv during a game.

Yet when it comes to Stallman, his detractors seem to focus on ridiculing his person rather than argue against what he is saying.

If I find anything disgusting, it's such cowardly behaviour.

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astrodust 4744 days ago
We're all entitled to our own personal quirks, but Stallman is an outlier with issues compounded by more issues.

Obviously these have an impact on his ability to be a spokesperson because they are a constant distraction.

Why is it so insane to suggest he's moved to an "emeritus" position so someone new can push the organization forward?

It's ironic that an organization dedicated to change is reluctant to change anything of this nature.

As demonstrated recently, even the Pope is capable of stepping aside when it's best.

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