• rodolfo@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    leaving a message just because it’s important that stallman knows there are many people wishing him well, and how much respect there’s for him. I kindly invite others to leave a message as well.

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      RMS, you are a world class hero. It scares me to imagine a world where one needs to audit on perpetuity or reverse engineer everything just to have a little peace of mind. I wish for activists with your passion and energy in every field of knowledge.

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    RMS is the patron saint (and prophet) of open source. Like all saints he can be an A-hole zealot.

    I want to thank Richard for being the a-hole zealot the world has needed. The whole F-ing world is in debt to his relentless, tireless work.

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      He always looked like a FOSS Santa, this is really weird.

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    Fun fact, Richard Stallman named one of the FOSS games I worked on. I wish the very best for him.

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    Sad news about a pioneer of internet freedom. He has earned his fair share of criticism and detractors, but he has also given a lot to the Linux and free software ecosystem. I personally run !boinc@sopuli.xyz on all my rigs to support open-source cancer research, I hope one day we can finally cross cancer off the list of humankind’s foes.

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    If you happen to read this, Mr. Stallman, I wish you you a swift and full recovery. We need more in this world like you. Thank you for all that you have done for the world and your tireless advocacy of Free Software!

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    2 years ago

    Would be cool to do some kind of thing online to let him know how we all appreciate him.

    I just don’t know what that would look like. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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    2 years ago

    Seeing how he looks now is incredibly sad. I really hope he makes it though this.

  • ThatFembyWho@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    Gotta say the older I get, the more I appreciate what he stands for. Especially as we spiral toward a dystopian future where privacy is suspect and surveillance is everywhere, FOSS is the only way to retain control over our digital lives.