In reply to robert wydler haduch.

Why does it boil down to that one thing? How is that even relevant? Does the FSF offer babysitting or summer camp? Is someone suggesting that they should or might?

Having read them in full context, RMS’ opinions are often weird but always reasonable. Also, he has shown that he’s willing to take correction. At one time, as you probably know, he didn’t know what was wrong with consensual pedophilia. That’s weird, but it kinda makes sense, considering his disability. A friend gave him feedback and he publicly corrected himself. Wouldn’t it be great if everyone did that?

These irrelevant issues are the “smoke and mirrors”. All RMS wants to do is define, defend, and promote software freedom. He has done great work on that, for which we should be grateful. His lack of social grace is irrelevant.