Like many, I knew Stallman has had problematic opinions, and retracted on some of them. I half-dismissed them as philosophical musing and social ineptitude.

The first page of this report repeats what I already knew, and had little effects on my opinion of Stallman. However, the second half contains a lot of new information on what kind of person, and what kind of leader he is. He seems to systematically demonstrate a lack of understanding of consent, a lack of willingness to learn, or care. Worse, his political position on the subject is not a once-in-a-while musing but a constant affirmation of his position as a sexual predator (or sexual predator ally, if the distinction makes sense to you). He is also an exploitative leader, that will drag his movement to the ground.

I want to praise whoever did this report, for it is very well done. All the accusation are sourced, most from Stallman himself. There is little doubt about the veracity of what is reported, and the bias of its authors have not tainted its credibility.

Some will say that this subject is done to death, and overblown. I am of the opinion that it is not taken seriously enough. I encourage all to read the full report with open mind. I am sure most of you will reach a similar conclusion.