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That’s interesting that you came away with the impression that Stallman is replaceable from my comment given my comment states in literal terms that Stallman cr
by CyberRabbi 5y ago
That’s interesting that you came away with the impression that Stallman is replaceable from my comment given my comment states in literal terms that Stallman crafted an idea that changed the world. What specific part of my comment gave you the impression that he’s replaceable?
- account-5 5y ago> What specific part of my comment gave you the impression that he’s replaceable? I think but obviously can't confirm it might have been this bit: > ... at least Stallman comes to mind as an example of someone who was able to change the course of history *without much personal power, instead he crafted ideas that had power.* To me this might be construed as Stallman could be replaced by anyone, since he had little personal power and only crafted ideas; anyone could craft ideas. I might be wrong though but that would be my guess
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- thowaway673y 5y agoExactly > instead he crafted ideas that had power The emphasis is on the idea rather than the individual.
- roxaaaane 5y agoThis the most HN discussion I've ever seen on HN
- krapp 5y agoI know, it's basically an argument about whether RMS is a god or merely a prophet.
- CyberRabbi 5y agoNowhere in this thread is there an argument or dispute over Stallman’s status.
- civildude 5y agoi can dispute that with this blog i archived somewhere in 2004 about this very matter: link.com/blog/what-the-world-got-wrong-about-me/