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The FSF didn't force RMS out; he voluntarily resigned so as not to have external events hurt the FSF. You can email him if you don't believe this. He's been pre
by okprod 6y ago
The FSF didn't force RMS out; he voluntarily resigned so as not to have external events hurt the FSF. You can email him if you don't believe this. He's been pretty clear about that.
The FSF released free software video conferencing to associate members. This is the exact opposite of proprietary platforms like Zoom and is part of the mission of the FSF, to promote and defend user freedom. The organization isn't solely about writing on privacy and freedom; it also focuses on tangible ways to have privacy and freedom, and a free software solution that isn't Zoom does that.
- Forx 6y ago<quote>The FSF didn't force RMS out</quote> This is what RMS declared: "I hereby resign ... due to pressure on the Foundation and me..." We know pressure on the foundation came from SFConservancy, GNOME, various groups aligned with SJW, among others. But we are left to wonder who could've possibly pressured _him_. The FSF itself, maybe? Board? ED? Staff? <quote>The FSF released free software video conferencing to associate members.</quote> Yes, and I agree it's a clever way to get more donations.
- okprod 6y agoI had lunch with RMS the other week. Email him if you don't believe me that the FSF didn't force him out.