You hadn't been around /g/ long enough then. Too much discussion about non-libre software/hardware. I believe he even responded to an email once calling it an "

You hadn't been around /g/ long enough then. Too much discussion about non-libre software/hardware. I believe he even responded to an email once calling it an "inane place devoid of any meaningful conversations". Or something along those lines... Due to the "I should be able to do whatever I want with my computer" crowd being a large part of /g/ though, many people agree with what he says. The user should basically be treated as a god - and not be put under limitations to modify the code running on their computer. It also helps he has a pretty strong track record of being right. Even if his being right isn't recognized until years after the fact.