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I'm not sure that it makes sense to compare RMS to (say) suicide bombers. Not all "fanaticism" is equivalent.
by pekk 14y ago
I'm not sure that it makes sense to compare RMS to (say) suicide bombers. Not all "fanaticism" is equivalent.
- stephenr 14y agoThe OP called him a fanatic not a suicide bomber. Just because some fanatics make themselves into bombs doesn't mean it's the definition.
- peteforde 14y agoI'm pretty sure that you can be a fanatic without being a suicide bomber, and that he didn't imply "RMS is like a suicide bomber". I am prepared to acknowledge that he might well be right in his positions on freedom, but he comes across as a lunatic in most of his talks. I have a problem with this; if what he's saying is important, could we not advance a more charismatic, tactful and effective ambassador?
- Executor 14y agoOr get rid of your expectations on what an ideal leader is? Either way we already have a community of people sharing similar values of open source - I don't think we need a hierarchical leader/follower structure.