I say this time and time again; only listen to people regarding their field of authority. For anything outside the world of software, Stallman’s opinions should not be seen any more valid or important than any other person on the internet. We should stick to that more. (What happened/happens due to his position in the FSF is a different topic)
People do the same with Musk. What anyone cares what Stallman, or Musk, says about things they know nothing about is beyond me.They both have said crazy things.
Except Musk is a disgustingly rich egomaniac who is using his money to influence the world based on shit opinions and beliefs. Stallman is just some creepy software dork that seems to keep to himself with his shitty opinions and beliefs.
Pretty bad comparison tbh.
I doubt anyone is listening to Stallman when it comes to relationship advice. He’s not exactly known for behaving well around women.
He’s a creep with good intentions for software freedom. It’s unfortunate that he turned out to be such a creep because he did do a lot for the free software cause, and it’s even more unfortunate that the FSF was willing to take him back in. That cost them at least one board member, their advice position with the people behind LibreOffice, the (moral and financial) support of Red Hat, and the sympathies of countless others online.
I don’t think the consequences of his FSF position are that different of a topic. Stallman hasn’t committed any crimes as far as I know, but his morals are questionable and his behaviour and reputation are damaging the FSF mission.
