That's a good point. But then it immediately brings up the question: if that's the case, why would the FSF have been in communication with the Linux kernel peep

That's a good point. But then it immediately brings up the question: if that's the case, why would the FSF have been in communication with the Linux kernel peeps with regard to license compatibility and potential upgrade? I can understand getting input from them on the upcoming GPLv3, but not an effort trying to convince them to adopt it.