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krakenfury_ t1_jb0ukjv wrote

I try to watch this at least once a year. Someday Aaron Swartz may be forgotten, and it makes me really sad.

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Lappelduvide4 OP t1_jb0w1e0 wrote

I was once asked "If you could talk to anyone from the past, who would it be?" to which I replied "Aaron Swartz. And I'd really try my best to convince him to not commit suicide"

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BeakFoundry t1_jbmunyh wrote

Good news is it's posted here about 8 times a day, so there's always a reminder close by.

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H00K810 t1_jb4song wrote

Actual activism is dead and has been replaced with pro government, pharma and military industry propaganda. The entire front page is people labeling anyone who opposes those three as crazies. And sadly, it's working.

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lostmymeds t1_jb2b4j3 wrote

He was a genius who was facing felony convictions. I was so tempted (at time of his death) to believe he had depression. Now i believe an out of control injustice system paired with wonky copyright law is what did it

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bhamjason t1_jb3kidi wrote

The updoots don't come as fast as they used to when people posted this.

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singwithaswing t1_jb7u857 wrote

Whenever this is posted I hand out this free advice:

  1. When you get away with one, the police don't forget and the police have your number. Keep your nose clean.

  2. If you fail to keep your nose clean, and if the Feds in particular nail you--and then give you a sweet plea deal--take it. They don't lose. Take the plea.

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