Re: the freedom to boycott non-free software

[shaleh@clifford.livenet.net]

> 
> ``The freedom to use the best features of the program, while
> boycotting all non-free software. (freedom 4)''
> 
> [1] ACCEPT freedom to boycott, and change the DFSG accordingly
> [2] ACCEPT freedom to boycott, but only change the definition of `main'
> [3] ACCEPT freedom to boycott, but only create a `pure' subset of `main'
> [ ] REJECT freedom to boycott, and maintain the status quo
> [ ] REJECT freedom to boycott, and ban all future discussion
> [4] FURTHER DISCUSSION
> 

So is Debian to choose what to boycott? or the user?  As seen by this
discussion, people's view on 'free' is varied.

It seems that people will have a problem with us making the decision for them.
Debian is already marked by many as being a wee off.

While I agree w/ Branden, James, et. al. on this issue, it is becoming apparent
that a black and white decision here will cause more harm than good.