There's zero reason to defend Stallman. There's zero reason to keep Stallman around. It's ridiculous that this is even a point of debate. A guy who wants to discuss how pedophilia isn't really that bad, has no place in our industry. The amount of support he's getting is disgusting and looks horrific on our industry. This isn't a grey area for most people.
[Edit] I'll add that the HN community in general has dealt very poorly with this. Outside of this site, people are rightfully disgusted. On HN there are people arguing the age of consent, talking about how it doesn't matter, making excuses... It's disgusting and we as an industry have to do better. The reaction here has actually made me sick to my stomach.
In addition to being morally abhorrent, it's logically stupid. Stallman has nothing to add to FOSS. He can only take away from its goals.
[Edit] I'll add that the HN community in general has dealt very poorly with this. Outside of this site, people are rightfully disgusted. On HN there are people arguing the age of consent, talking about how it doesn't matter, making excuses... It's disgusting and we as an industry have to do better. The reaction here has actually made me sick to my stomach.
In addition to being morally abhorrent, it's logically stupid. Stallman has nothing to add to FOSS. He can only take away from its goals.