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Linus is not in the wrong here. You have an anti-vax spouting BS on the Linux Kernel dev list of all places. It's absolutely not the right venue for that. He co

Linus is not in the wrong here. You have an anti-vax spouting BS on the Linux Kernel dev list of all places. It's absolutely not the right venue for that. He could have just expelled the idiot from the list. He chose not to do that. Some people will listen to (perceived) authority. Linus has a large following. It's fair to say that a non-zero number of individuals may be persuaded by his strong stance. I doubt the person that he was replying to will listen to anything, but if anyone else does, it's a win. If someone is claiming that a person is "shedding" mRNA, the point of education is gone. It's ok if someone says they are unsure about this 'new' technology - you can then sit down with them calmly and explain how all of this works. However, if they are just parroting anti-vax talking points, they should be shutdown and quick. They have long stopped listening to reason, and are on the "vaccines cause magnetism" territory. They are actively trying to spread even more misinformation. This should be contained just like we contain viruses. It's not really up for debate. Don't like a particular vaccine? Try to get another one if you can. Don't try to prevent others from getting it based on superstition.

slowmovintarget 5y ago
> They are actively trying to spread even more misinformation. This should be contained just like we contain viruses. This is the original definition of "meme" rooted in evolutionary biology. Disinfecting with liberal doses of reason, frequently, and vehemently is certainly warranted.
fomine3 5y ago
Anti-vax on LKML... I wish it's just dislike about DEC VAX.
tekknik 5y ago
> They are actively trying to spread even more misinformation. This should be contained just like we contain viruses. It's not really up for debate. Don't like a particular vaccine? Try to get another one if you can. Here we are again with the force and control. Shutting down “misinformation” means you must be able to define what “misinformation” is. We’ve made mistakes on this many times historically and we still have groups of people running around and saying “shut up and listen”. nothing will get accomplished like this. > Don't try to prevent others from getting it based on superstition. This I actually agree with.
- stjohnswarts 5y ago
  I think you're making a mistake in assuming the Linux kernel maillist is a free speech, anything goes, zone it isn't.
  - tekknik 5y ago
    Or am I inferring that any place that allows anybody to speak should be a “free speech zone”?

slowmovintarget 5y ago

> They are actively trying to spread even more misinformation. This should be contained just like we contain viruses. This is the original definition of "meme" rooted in evolutionary biology. Disinfecting with liberal doses of reason, frequently, and vehemently is certainly warranted.

fomine3 5y ago

Anti-vax on LKML... I wish it's just dislike about DEC VAX.

tekknik 5y ago

> They are actively trying to spread even more misinformation. This should be contained just like we contain viruses. It's not really up for debate. Don't like a particular vaccine? Try to get another one if you can. Here we are again with the force and control. Shutting down “misinformation” means you must be able to define what “misinformation” is. We’ve made mistakes on this many times historically and we still have groups of people running around and saying “shut up and listen”. nothing will get accomplished like this. > Don't try to prevent others from getting it based on superstition. This I actually agree with.

stjohnswarts 5y ago
I think you're making a mistake in assuming the Linux kernel maillist is a free speech, anything goes, zone it isn't.
- tekknik 5y ago
  Or am I inferring that any place that allows anybody to speak should be a “free speech zone”?