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So, in the end, RMS lecture in 2023 was cancelled because of a controversy that happened 2 years ago that since then has been solved? IMO it just looks bad for
by xinayder 3y ago
So, in the end, RMS lecture in 2023 was cancelled because of a controversy that happened 2 years ago that since then has been solved?
IMO it just looks bad for EPFL if they decided to cancel the lecture based solely on this. If they knew about it, then why tell RMS he could hold a lecture only for them to cancel it on the last minute to bring back this topic again?
Exaggerating a bit but this is like inviting Linus Torvalds for a lecture, then cancelling it at the last minute because of his previous attitude towards the Linux git repository.
EDIT: I just read their response and they are boldly assuming that RMS would divert the topic from free software and open source during his lecture, which I find it very difficult to do so, unless asked, given what I know of his persona.
- ilceltico 3y agoEPFL PhD student here. This lecture was organised, and then canceled, by a student association called CLIC, not by EPFL. Notice that the linked website is not EPFL's
- tpoacher 3y agowhat is CLIC?
- ElDji 3y agoAs stated, a student association : https://www.google.com/search?q=epfl+clic+student+association https://www.google.com/search?q=epfl+clic+student+associatio...
- huhtenberg 3y agoIt was organized by Ynternet [1]. CLIC, I'm guessing, was mainly used for logistics, which is why their withdrawal ultimately pulled the rug from under everyone. [1] https://ynternet.org/detail-de-la-conference/epfl-conference-richard-stallman https://ynternet.org/detail-de-la-conference/epfl-conference...
- ilceltico 3y agoAh I see now, thanks for the clarification. I was wondering if CLIC was the sole organiser or not
- fxtentacle 3y agoTo me, their announcement almost suggests that they feel threatened by his presence: "There will be other opportunities [..] to talk [..] in a more peaceful context."