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jacquesm · 2022-12-14 18:44:38

He should make up his mind about this 'free speech' thing and then stick to whatever decision he comes up with for at least a couple of months. This is beyond silly.

eruditely | karma 641 | avg karma 1.06 · | 2013-10-30 00:39:40+00:00

Oh please, let him decide that.

viraptor | karma 41139 | avg karma 2.79 · | 2022-10-24 18:42:04

It doesn't seem to matter if he wants to at this point. Not only is he being told he has to, but also faces court rulings about messing about with the process. Unless something significant changes, it's likely a matter of time before he does. (or pays significant penalties)

bitpush | karma 178 | avg karma 1.87 · | 2018-06-27 18:09:44+00:00

Considering that he went out of his way to express his opinion (calling it a "fraud" and "con"), it'd be funny if he sits this one out.

UncleOxidant | karma 8563 | avg karma 3.16 · | 2022-09-26 13:49:15

I think at this point the right thing to do would be for him to turn this down.

Shinkei | karma 732 | avg karma 3.89 · | 2014-01-28 04:44:31

I think this is the smartest solution. It would be a pyrrhic victory if he continues on this course. Not to mention, he could cause a higher court ruling that he doesn't want.

steveklabnik | karma 91260 | avg karma 5.08 · | 2020-01-17 15:44:51+00:00

He says that he might do that, depending on how the next couple of days go. Regardless, it's not gone yet.

jessaustin | karma 25176 | avg karma 1.77 · | 2016-10-29 20:07:35+00:00

If he does, it will only remain amusing for a couple of days...

aichcon | karma 279 | avg karma 4.5 · | 2009-10-09 18:29:26+00:00

I don't think he should reject it. Rejecting it would be an insult and spur unnecessary controversy. He should accept it with grace and move on.

blantonl | karma 6556 | avg karma 5.17 · | 2023-06-10 16:20:05

He's already made up his mind, so he'll probably just leave out this important tidbit when discussing the issue with "management"

TigeriusKirk | karma 1731 | avg karma 1.93 · | 2021-10-21 14:21:58

There's just no political upside to backing down at this point. It won't win him support and might cost him some.

So why would he change his mind? There's nothing to gain.

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rdtsc | karma 41164 | avg karma 4.52 · | 2022-05-13 18:17:22

Exactly. I think he may be reconsidering that, though it's probably too late. The whole thing is very baffling.

arolihas | karma 234 | avg karma 0.91 · | 2020-11-28 04:54:07+00:00

Leave it up. He deserves the opportunity to see what people here think.

duxup | karma 38842 | avg karma 3.68 · | 2022-10-29 22:35:31

Seems like an extreme step if he feels after a few days he isn’t being taken seriously enough. That’s not a lot of time.

saagarjha | karma 56017 | avg karma 2.29 · | 2019-06-16 01:33:39+00:00

Isn't that what the issue says he will do?

abalashov | karma 4000 | avg karma 2.84 · | 2010-09-23 01:51:00+00:00

Yes, he should, after he sorts out his more immediate dilemma.

kylemccann | karma 1 | avg karma 0.25 · | 2011-08-11 15:49:47+00:00

First I would like to see him try. second If he does this then people will have a genuine reason to protest, not a good idea at all.

noir_lord | karma 15474 | avg karma 3.02 · | 2015-07-19 11:51:27+00:00

I don't think you are going to change his mind, he seems very set on it.

dqmdm2 | karma 13 | avg karma 1.08 · | 2014-08-22 18:15:27+00:00

He wants to. Freedom of choice...

VeronicaJJ123 | karma 21 | avg karma 0.3 · | 2017-11-26 09:35:35+00:00

Okay then he should do something else.