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[–] 0 points 2 years ago (1 child)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Wales

Personal philosophy section.

Wales has previously referred to himself as an Objectivist, referring to the philosophy of writer Ayn Rand

Everyone here is welcome to disagree with my assertion that he's a shitty human being, but that is my read of the situation.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    So in 2007, he said he liked some of her philosophy. He has also shared that he thinks Rand evangelists are annoying and he does not try to convert people. He has recognized the US Libertarian party is a joke. In the past few years, he doesn't identify with any particular political group.

    It's your call to boycott Wikipedia over Wales, of course, but to me he seems pretty darn benign compared to other big tech sector names these days.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    I don't boycott Wikipedia. I just don't give them any money. I don't give lots of websites any money. I will give them money when he's no longer a part of the board.

    Wikipedia is a great resource started by a terrible person. I recommend people use it.

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