Re: Support RMS

[Ali Reza Hayati]

The statement (open letter) is based on lies, yes.

Do people who accuse RMS of assault are lying? I don't know that but since 
there's no evidence/proof, I just can't believe them.

I've seen various people even convicted of assault and then proven to be 
innocent so I refuse to accept anything unless there's proof. For thousands of 
years, people believed the earth is flat. Now we know it's a globe. I learnt 
that even if the whole world says something, unless there's proof, that's 
worthless.

The moment there's proof that RMS is a sexist misogynist, I'll step down from 
defending him. Till then, as long as it's only feelings, I only can have 
empathy. I seriously feel sorry that people's feelings are hurt but I can't 
accept pressure to make someone resign because some people are hurt. For me, 
using RMS' experience and thoughts to make the movement go forward and bring 
justice to computer users is far more important.

On March 26, 2021 1:47:37 AM UTC, Steve M Bibayoff <bibayoff@gmail.com> wrote:
>Hello,
>
>On Thu, Mar 25, 2021 at 6:05 PM Ali Reza Hayati <hayati@riseup.net> wrote:
>
>> Since the accusations are false, we're asking FSF to resist this
>> pressure and continue work for the good of the software libre movement.
>
>Why do you keep saying the "accusations are false"? There have been
>dozens (hundreds?) of accounts? Are you saying they are all lies?
>
>Steve
>
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