This campaigning, at this time, is in such poor taste. Really, it is nothing more than a "nice touch" in honour of someone who was a uniquely important figure

This campaigning, at this time, is in such poor taste. Really, it is nothing more than a "nice touch" in honour of someone who was a uniquely important figure in the history of computing, and who, in Dang's judgement, deserves recognition by this community. How about doing some reading to understand just why this person is considered (by people in the know like Dang) to be such a standout contributor? I did, and I learned some really interesting things. I participated in a discussion about this topic 1-2 years ago, after which the person who instigated that squabble admitted misjudgement and apologised: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10971758 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10971758 As I said at the time: seriously, civil behaviour around a bereavement is just not that hard. I have nothing further to add on the matter other than this: for God's sake, please let it go. Please don't spoil what should be special moments of reflection with petty campaigning. Please.