Just because some of Stallman's predictions have become true, doesn't mean every stupid BS he says is true. As civilized people we should discuss and decide what is true and what is BS, which is what many do on HN.
Do you honestly think that truth needs to be discussed and decided? The man - as much as I dislike him and his behavior - got it right. and it isn't the first time too. Sure some of his statements might seem too outlandish at first, but many of them happen. Anyone remember this http://gnu.org/philosophy/right-to-read.html ?
I simply cant fathom the reasoning of people who are quick to ridicule any idea that does not fit in their image of how the world works.
I think it's totally fair to look at something he's said or written in the context of a guy who has been right in the past. But that doesn't mean everything he says is beyond reproach.