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Let's assume that's his post.

I'd think Stallman would have no problem finding an interested woman, provided he emphasized his fame rather than a self-described lack of "success".

All the people grabbing cheap cool points by dumping on the man are ultimately making it harder for him to get a date, and that's just needlessly cruel.

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His fame is very subjective. He's not famous in a way that is attractive to the average woman, hence his difficulty in finding an ideal mate.

I would presume that if Stallman has romantic troubles, it's due to something other than people dumping on him.

You think he's not finding a woman because he's not famous in a way that's attractive to women?

Hilarious.

How about this: he has a very arrogant personality, the ego the size of a blimp and it's just impossible to have a conversation with him unless you agree with every single word he says.

I don't think that at all. I was responding to a post that claimed RMS should use his fame to attract women. I doubt that will work for a number of obvious reasons.

I've seen him bite his toenails in front of a large audience.

I'm sure he's fun at the dinner table.

I'm not trying to be mean, but he came and talked at my school and he looks as unkempt in person as he does in pictures.

I really think if he took better care of himself he would be able to find an interested girl.

Oh, there's a woman out there for him somewhere.

There's always at least one. One will fall for the Stallman charms, unkempt and all.

Thanks RMS, for all that you've done, and keep the fight going.

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