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I don't see the connection between RMS and Bill Gates? In any case, the backlash against RMS was due to his defense of Minsky, characterization of Epstein's cr

by evouga 4y ago

I don't see the connection between RMS and Bill Gates? In any case, the backlash against RMS was due to his defense of Minsky, characterization of Epstein's crimes using extremely tone-deaf language (referring to his victims as "entirely willing" members of his "harem," e.g.), musings about the shaky ethical foundation of age of consent laws, etc. Whether you believe the backlash deserved or not, RMS is on the record making controversial statements about Epstein. The only (currently-known) link between Gates and Epstein is that Gates took Epstein's meetings.

marcodiego 4y ago
> referring to his victims as "entirely willing" No no! Stallman wrote: "We can imagine many scenarios, but the most plausible scenario is that she presented herself to him as entirely willing. What you said was the lie that spread so much that created the exaggerated backlash at the time.