Tim Berners-Lee's opinion of the modern World-Wide Web

[robkelk]

Marking the Web’s 35th Birthday: An Open Letter, by Tim Berners-Lee

Yes, it's a year old. It's still worth a read.

[classicdrogn]

If he thinks people are actually going to step back from following the money, he's a cuckoolander as ridiculously naive as Richard Stallman.

[robkelk]

I'll point out how many people still work with Richard Stallman.

[classicdrogn]

Oh yes, his skills and problem solving intelligence are unquestionable. Doesn't make his ideals any more practical for anyone who needs money for rent and groceries, though, let alone wanting it for whatever else.