Software engineer & founder of @RailsBridge and @LivableCode. Currently stirring the pot at @SalesforceUX. She/her. 
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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 …
Still canceled. Perfect summary:https://twitter.com/theamyshim/status/1172951515545255936 …
Of course the ~mediaaaa~ is at fault here, not my completely absurd public statements!!EXACTLY. Stallman is incapable of preventing “misunderstanding,” so as long as anyone listens to him, he will continue to lob these grenades of “misunderstanding” into our communities that just “happen” to push women & girls, specifically, out of software.https://twitter.com/radifalco/status/1173106172280205313 …
He’s been doing this for 30 years. He’s gotten repeated feedback and coaching from dozens of people (that I know of, and I assume many more besides).
If the @fsf board cannot do their job & remove him after THIRTY YEARS OF EXCLUSIONARY BEHAVIOR, then they should resign.
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.
You think I’m mirroring his support for pedophilia, treating the disabled like pets, & consistent misogynistic behavior? You think I’m mirroring his refusal to change for 30 YEARS despite repeated feedback?pic.twitter.com/O1Q0KTFSrR
I’m just calling it what it indisputably is: Abhorrent. Terrible. An ugly stain on free software that can never be fully removed. But we have to try, and that starts with removing him from every position of power he holds.
Understood. I see you as a force for good, you have driven awareness for change, and through that enabled change. You haven't tried you have succeeded. My worry was and remains that the emotive language being used in this context detracts from a powerful position and argument.
Consider that you might find the use of emotive language a detractor because you've been taught that emotions are bad, and that you've been taught that emotions are bad because they're 'female-coded'? Our rage is valid.
Also, you say you're 'always willing to listen'. Listening means just that. "Listen." It doesn't mean 'argue back.'https://twitter.com/alilynnet/status/1172659224007954432 …
The lack of self-awareness is blinding. Can’t believe I used to be a supporting member of the FSF
This Upton Sinclair quote is cliche, but keeps on being relevant: It's difficult to get someone to understand something when their salary depends on them not understanding it.
Seems like, if genuine, he could have preemptively prevented such a misunderstanding a number of ways. Pretty difficult to take that apology on good faith.
“I’m sorry that I got hurt.” WTF
Thank you for beating this drum so loudly.
Oh FFS
I'm more surprised he even went this far.
He wishes he could have prevented the misunderstanding. But we all know that’s impossible.
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