So it goes. RMS represents his time: a great observation of the vital importance of software in the interplay of freedom and authority. I’m of the mind that not

So it goes. RMS represents his time: a great observation of the vital importance of software in the interplay of freedom and authority. I’m of the mind that nothing should be respected beyond its meaning, and so if RMS is no longer a great conveyor of the mission then it’s best to respect him for what he provided in his time and move on. But if he still has a role — which is the debate here — let him play it. It’s not so hard. We can operate without him without disrespecting him.