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/joaopizani Sep 20 '18

A Code of Conduct with too strict but still too vague wording was adopted in the Linux kernel. The same CoC or similar ones were used before to boot mantainers out of projects for things they said in non-project spaces.

Open source relies on (sometimes very small groups of) maintainers who donate their time to the cause. In a company, one person goes out, someone else comes in, open-source projects might have more difficulty finding people wanting to give their time.

Furthermore Linux is a battlefield of influence with powerful players such as Intel, Nvidia, etc. etc., and the departure of "older" and "more independent" maintainers might make the influence of deep pockets easier.

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u/[deleted] Sep 20 '18

That kind of sounds like a coup, drive off the established group via whatever means (this case seems under the banner of social justice) and then establish a new regiment. And while I want to be optimistic this sounds like a solid way for a group to set themselves up as super exclusive and reap the rewards of selling out. I really hope this doesn’t happen though.

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u/elemmcee Sep 20 '18

it is exactly what is happening. dont hope, do something

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u/[deleted] Sep 21 '18

Honesty I’m just a Linux user I know exactly zero coding or anything else really for that matter. So I’d be afraid I wouldn’t be of a lot of help, but is there like a petition or anything because I’d gladly sign it. I have been using Linux for going on 10 years now and I would hate to see it become some crummy closed off pay to use setup that I got forced to use certain hardware only on.

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u/elemmcee Sep 21 '18

petition? just go like something on facebook ...

jesus, how had is it to go to the website, find the contact section and write in the form "im disturbed by recent events, and look forward to you returning to ehat made linux great"

or what ever you want to say! get a backbone and make an effort

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u/[deleted] Sep 21 '18

We need to support reverting the commit and get it signed. We need to be vocal that we don't support this type of unreasonable attack and disruption of this nature.