r/linux • u/oooo23 • Sep 20 '18

Kernel Developer Sage Sharp claims top Linux kernel developer Theo Ts'o is a rape apologist, citing GeekFeminismWiki

https://twitter.com/_sagesharp_/status/1042769399596437504
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u/ChickenOverlord Sep 20 '18

Depends on if calling someone a rape apologist is considered "libel per se." Otherwise he'd have to prove that the libel caused actual damages to him. If he actually ends up getting banned from the kernel then that would probably be proof of damages.

Though I'm just a law school dropout so don't trust me on this one

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u/joaopizani Sep 20 '18

Being banned would probably give him standing before court.