Twitter at the speed of parenting
2. The @fsf has not separated itself from its main project - GNU - a project that Richard Stallman continues to run. The FSF provides all of the project's funding and organizational support.
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Reminders:
1. The @fsf board is still run by Alexandre Oliva, who has more compassion for Stallman than for his harassment victimspic.twitter.com/S6RmfjvXCC
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3. The board has issued no statement on the departure of its founder and board chair, beyond a 57-word strictly factual account published almost 2 weeks ago.pic.twitter.com/f7GY32lGs5
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4. Stallman's actions over 30 years have disqualified him from any leadership position - full stop.https://twitter.com/sarahmei/status/1177647111166291968 …
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4a. That includes leadership of the
@fsf, as well as leadership of any of the projects that the organization sponsors. This is consequences 101, people. It's not hard to figure out.Show this thread -
5. Although the
@fsf has not issued any statements about the ongoing Stallman scandal they're embroiled in, they _have_ been very active on their blog & social media.Show this thread -
Since Stallman 'resigned,' the
@fsf has used their public voice to promote an upcoming conference, solicit nominations for their annual award, & announce new software releases, among several other topics.Show this thread -
It's ALMOST like the
@fsf believes this scandal is just going to blow over, that Stallman can continue to de facto run the organization from his perch as leader of their main project, & those of us applying pressure will go away.Show this thread -
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Does the
@fsf want to actually be effective at fighting for software freedom? This is how they do it: 1. Remove Stallman as head of the GNU project, or cut their ties to it. 2. Replace the entire board.Show this thread
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A reminder: sometimes things LOOK like they’ve changed. But they haven’t really changed. A thread by
@sarahmei, who doesn’t really need MY amplification. But I want to make sure my friends/followers see this.https://twitter.com/sarahmei/status/1178064736597889024 …
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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I'm curious about what RMS would need to do in order for people to stop victimizing him.
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Ah, so calling for consequences for bad behavior is victimizing now?pic.twitter.com/f106R1knLB
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