I consider that the Golden Rule requires that if I like a program I must share it with other people who like it. Software sellers want to divide the users and conquer them, making each user agree not to share with others. I refuse to break solidarity with other users in this way.
Richard StallmanCopying all or parts of a program is as natural to a programmer as breathing, and as productive. It ought to be as free.
Richard StallmanBecause I don't believe that it's really desirable to have security on a computer, I shouldn't be willing to help uphold the security regime.
Richard StallmanThe paradigm of competition is a race: by rewarding the winner, we encourage everyone to run faster. When capitalism really works this way, it does a good job; but its defenders are wrong in assuming it always works this way.
Richard Stallman