diff --git a/_translations/index_ta.md b/_translations/index_ta.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..2a735c3e --- /dev/null +++ b/_translations/index_ta.md @@ -0,0 +1,74 @@ +--- +layout: signed +title: ரிச்சர்ட் ஸ்டால்மனுக்கு ஆதரவு கடிதம் +description: ரிச்சர்ட் ஸ்டால்மன் FSF சேர்வ ஆதரவு கடிதம் Free Software Foundation +image: /assets/social-media-preview.png +locale: en_US +twitter: + card: summary_large_image +--- + +2021-03-23 + +Richard M. Stallman, frequently known as RMS, +has been a driving force in the free software +movement for decades, with contributions including +the GNU operating system and Emacs. + +Recently, there have been vile online attacks +looking to remove him from the FSF board of directors +for expressing his personal opinions. We have watched +this happen before in an organized fashion with other +prominent free software activists and programmers. +We will not stand idly this time, when an icon +of this community is attacked. + +FSF is an autonomous body that is capable of treating +its members in a fair, unbiased fashion, and should not +give in to external social pressures. We urge the +FSF to consider the arguments against RMS objectively +and to truly understand the meaning of his words and actions. + +Historically, RMS has been expressing his views in ways +that upset many people. He is usually more focused on the +philosophical underpinnings, and pursuing the objective +truth and linguistic purism, while underemphasising people's +feelings on matters he's commenting on. This makes his arguments +vulnerable to misunderstanding and misrepresentation, something +which we feel is happening in the open letter calling for his removal. +His words need to be interpreted in this context and +taking into account that more often than not, +he is not looking to put things diplomatically. + +Regardless, Stallman's opinions on the matters +he is being persecuted over are not relevant to +his ability to lead a community such as the FSF. +Furthermore, he is entitled to his opinions just +as much as anyone else. Members and supporters do not +have to agree with his opinions, but should respect +his right to freedom of thought and speech. + +**To the FSF:** + +Removing RMS will hurt FSF's image and will deal +a significant blow to the momentum of the free software movement. +We urge you to consider your actions carefully, +as what you will decide will have a serious impact +on the future of the software industry. + + +**To the ambush mob who is ganging up on Richard Stallman over +reasonable arguments in debate and various opinions and beliefs +voiced over decades as a public figure:** + +You have no part in choosing the leadership of any communities. +Especially not via another mob attack which does not remotely +resemble a fairly conducted debate as exemplified +by better people such as Richard Stallman. + +To sign, please [submit a pull +request](https://github.com/rms-support-letter/rms-support-letter.github.io/pulls). +To sign without using Github, you can: +- Send a signed patch to [signrms@prog.cf](mailto:signrms@prog.cf) +- Or to [~tyil/rms-support@lists.sr.ht](mailto:~tyil/rms-support@lists.sr.ht). +- Or add your signature here: [https://codeberg.org/rms-support-letter/rms-support-letter/issues/1](https://codeberg.org/rms-support-letter/rms-support-letter/issues/1)