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If it was as simple as a disagreement, that would be fine. But it's not just simple disagreements anymore. It is costing people their livelihoods and futures be
by Funeralopolis 7y ago
If it was as simple as a disagreement, that would be fine. But it's not just simple disagreements anymore. It is costing people their livelihoods and futures because they're not toeing the ever shifting line.
- journalctl 7y agoIndeed, it’s no longer cool to be an open white supremacist anymore. What a shame.
- journalctl 7y agoAh yes, the ever-shifting line about whether or not sex trafficking is okay.
- diffeomorphism 7y agoNot what this was about.
- Sacho 7y agoI think you managed to perfectly exemplify the point parent is making. Stallman never argued this, but in the frenzy of outrage his points are being misconstrued and he is villified to rationalize the punishment he has received.
- Uhuhreally 7y agohe downplayed the severity of it with his wording, which is tacitly arguing in favour of it
- kjeetgill 7y agoI mean, RMS definitely wasn't helping by any means but I think "tacitly arguing in favour of it" is kinda a leap. I get being mad he wasn't helping but thats a looooong way from supporting the human trafficking.
- astura 7y agoWhen exactly was this mythical time when not toeing the line came without consequences?
- Funeralopolis 7y agoI'm not sure, I'm just as confused as you about this mystical time. I don't remember ever mentioning a time where words didn't have consequences, just when you wouldn't lose your job because someone across the country heard you say something they didn't like.
- concordDance 7y agoThe internet and the IT industry used to be a lot more free-form and libertarian, where people could debate or advocate almost anything.