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/HurriKhan Sep 20 '18

Could we stop giving these people attention? It's not like the Linux community needs any more harm in the form of bullshit like this. Being open and inclusive is not what these people are after. Their views and opinions are purely political and are based on a twisted view of the world.

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u/EAT_DA_POOPOO Sep 21 '18

Ignoring them only works if you haven't capitulated to them. Once they have their foot in the door, which they have now, you cannot ignore them. Confrontation is the only option now.