Al Sweigart

I was expecting a terrible non-apology from Stallman, but this is even worse than I thought it would be. #cancelstallmanhttps://twitter.com/theamyshim/status/1172946689553887232 …

Sarah, Pause for a moment. Irrespective of Richards actions, what is the intent here? Replace Richards name with your own, or one of children's. How would feel as the receiver and observer of such emotional vitriolic language? What will you do when Twitter comes for you?

You're right. If it was me or one of my kids, I'd want myself or them spared of this reaction and face no consequence. Then again, that's just "self-interest" and "nepotism". How do you think a little Billy or Susie behaves at work when everyone knows the boss is their daddy?

My sense is that we should support that individuals face consequences for bad actions even family members. The response to their actions however I feel should not be emotive or derogatory. Why? If we ourselves mirror the bad behavior, then surely we lessen the moral lesson.

No, I have deep respect for you. I enjoy your insights and thoughts my concern is that the language being used detracts from argument for change.

In all seriousness, I have that same concern, but in the opposite direction. Until we have firm consequences instead of easily-ignored words and unlimited second chances, these lines will always seem nice-but-optional to privileged people. Bullies have no qualms crossing them.