Exclusion Quote by Linus Torvalds
“There are "extremists" in the free software world, but that's one major reason why I don't call what I do "free software" any more. I don't want to be associated with the people for whom it's about exclusion and hatred.”
About This Quote
The speaker distances themselves from extremist elements in the free software community, emphasizing a desire to avoid association with exclusionary or hateful attitudes.
In simple terms: I avoid calling my work free software because of extremist groups.
Key Takeaway
Separate your work from extremist ideologies.
Themes
software freedom
community
ethics
inclusion
extremism
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
statement
opinion
When to use this quote
- developer conferences
- online forums
- project governance
- collaboration decisions
Key Concepts
open source
ideological purity
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define constructive criticism versus extremism?
- What steps can foster inclusive collaboration?
A Different Perspective
Extremist labels can be subjective and may alienate legitimate contributors.
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