This is good news. The FSF is better with Stallman around whether you agree with him on software and licensing or not. I had not read the details of what he had "done" to deserve being forced to resign the first time; in reading it now I kinda have to roll my eyes that it was his awkward wording in the defense of Minsky that was the source of this. How many computer scientists and programmers have perfectly flawless command of their communication even when <i>not</i> emotionally aroused by accusations against someone close to them? Not to mention the possibility that social awkwardness or being on a spectrum is considered to be a disability by many so to castigate someone with such a communication disability is arguably immoral or unlawful.<p>I don't agree with Stallman's views on software licensing or his politics, but banning him from the FSF on a malapropism sends the message that intellectual diversity isn't as important as the appearance of political correctness.
The guy is almost 70. Whether or not he is ever again going to voluntarily quit, the FSF needs to find someone equally able to carry the torch and figure out how to live without him if it's going to have any level of continued long run viability as an organization. You can't rely on milking labor forever out of people past retirement age.