Comment Re:Not a good letter. (Score 1) 315
Sysadmins don't owe them anything, not even quid pro quo. Jesus, what is the desperate nerd desire to perpetually heap praise and assign credit to RMS? It's no different than the cult of personality surrounding Steve Jobs (and just as annoying), but at least Steve Jobs is still actively trying to produce new ideas (for good or for bad), while RMS coasts on work he did 20+ years ago. Talk less, produce more would be my advice for anyone looking to make a difference in Free software. There's way too much talking. Usually about themselves.
Look, I'll be the first to say "thanks for the awesome tools!" since I too benefit from them. But there, I've said it. I'm done. Saying "thanks" does not require 100 years of indentured, deep-bowing servitude. Fuck them: If they're not producing new ideas, then I'm going to continue searching for those who are. THEY will have my praise an admiration.