Open source -- non computer topics

From: James B. DiGriz <jbdigriz_at_dragonsweb.org>
Date: Sat Apr 27 13:43:43 2002

James B. DiGriz wrote:


>>
>> If I do something vitally productive and significant, and then become
>> senile and/or insane, I hope that the world doesn't _keep_ treating my
>> pronouncements as vitally significant. I'm not implying that RMS is
>> either senile or insane, but I think it's an accurate analogy.
>>
>>
>> Doc
>
>
> Well, Doc, if you even *look* like you're going to do something vitally
> productive and significant, or use your established reputation, in a
> manner that in any way inconveniences anyone as a result of their own
> arrogance, unearned privilege, cupidity, or megalomania, even if they
> have to project that inconvenience in there, you might just want to keep
> it to yourself, if that's an option.
>
> I offer R.D. Laing, Oppenheimer, and Hemingway, as obvious examples.
> Plenty more where they came from.
>
> jbdigriz
>
>

P.S. Even those who disagree vehemently with Stallman respect his
integrity, even if it's hard for some of them to understand his
arguments (Not his fault, they include concepts difficult for some to
grasp, which may be a blessing, all things considered, when you think
about it.) You can't say he hasn't put his money where his mouth is.

As for unflattering hearsay regarding his habits of personal hygiene, I
don't see how that's relevant to his ideas or work, even if true. Nor
does it reflect well on the repeater, in any case. Frankly, I could care
less. Why should I?

jbdigriz
Received on Sat Apr 27 2002 - 13:43:43 BST