> I don't want to be "that guy" but, here in Italy, I have heard of several accounts of Stallmans visiting local Linux User Groups (full of his "fans"), and he

> I don't want to be "that guy" but, here in Italy, I have heard of several accounts of Stallmans visiting local Linux User Groups (full of his "fans"), and he would have them pay for his dinner or he wouldn't go. So just like any touring speaker? > - I am starting to think his addressing to "proprietary" stuff is more related to "avoid paying" than defending what is free. This view is false. You should read more of what he has written, especially in regard to 'free' services that are only financially free.