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compassion is important
September 18th, 2019
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I started this phost intending to say something about RMS [0] and
the various responses I see coming out on the web and in
gopherspace.
[0] Richard Stallman and the Fall of the Clueless Nerd
The thing is, nobody really cares about "yet another opinion".
It's just another example of how comments are useless [1].
[1] "Comments" on Labs blog
Instead I think I'll say something about compassion.
Right now people are suffering. Richard Stallman is watching in
shock, outrage, and yes, in pain, as the world he built around
himself falls apart. He is suffering.
Also, the dozens of individuals he has interacted with over the
years who have been the targets of his well-meaning pedantry, of
his priviliged musings, and of his "hot takes", are feeling the
painful effects of those encounters. They feel demeaned,
less-than, or ignored. They feel injured, helpless, outraged, and
yes, in pain. They are suffering.
Epstein's victims have suffered horrendously and suffer still as
the government closes their options for compensation in the wake
of his suicide.
In short, there's a whole lot of pain going around and we'd all be
a little bit better people if we took a moment to consider it
before we launch into our next diatribe. That's not to say you
should shut up. Just try not to forget there's humans on the other
side of your outrage.
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