Monday, February 8, 2021

Rumblings at the Free Software Foundation

I was surprised to learn recently, though I guess I should have not been, of further issues at the FSF. If you recall, RMS was forced to depart a few years ago. Well, Alex Olivia points out that there has also been some rewriting of history and some very curious decisions made since then. But regardless urges people to resubscribe, and write that they are resubscribing based on RMS's recommendation.
But, besides recognizing the work the FSF keeps on doing, I am also hopeful because I perceive some things turning for the better. Because of this hope, there is something else that I am reasonably comfortable recommending and asking of those who'd trust the FSF better with Richard Stallman back in the board of directors:

Would you make a pledge to become a new member, or to renew your membership, if the FSF gets Richard back in the board of directors? Please email it to the FSF contact address (info), copying myself (oliva, at fsf or gnu).