On: Statement of FSF board on election of Richard Stal...

[mariusor]

> In my opinion, "I'm sorry you were offended enough to stop supporting me" is not a sincere apology.

I'm surprised at the lack of empathy towards what seems a pretty genuine attempt at introspection.

To me it seems obvious that RMS is a person with a handicap and deserves at least a little understanding and support, especially since he is openly acknowledging his difference.

[pseudalopex → mariusor]

He always said he was different. His statement doesn't evince any new understanding.

He portrays himself as willing to learn. People who worked with him have different stories.[1]

[1] http://ebb.org/bkuhn/blog/2019/10/15/fsf-rms.html

[mariusor → pseudalopex]

This is a pretty callous and uncharitable dismissal of rms' message. Everybody can better themselves despite what their peers might believe.

[pseudalopex → mariusor]

His peers don't say he can't better himself. They say he resists it extraordinarily strongly.

Feeling more empathy for people who deal with him isn't callous.