R.I.P. Aaron Swartz

[OneHappyTaco]

Aaron Swartz recently committed suicide on January 11th. It's too bad to see another rebel hacker go. He was faced with a horrible choice, serve 35 years in prision for stealing over 4 million MIT papers, or commit suicide.



He coauthored RSS at only 14
He co-founded creative commons
He also co-founded demand progress (helping to stop internet filters)
And if I remember right he was also a memeber of Harvord university tech lab.

Just a short memorial for Aaron Swartz. May he rest in peace.

[Ironman]

Yup, sad that he thought he had only one resort left.

[OneHappyTaco]

It really is so horrible to think about. A young man with so much potential faced with 35 years or death.

[Godman777]

It is sad indeed. However he should have thought about what he was doing before he did it.

[Ironman]

Agreed G-man. Just sad when people think suicide is the only option left. He had no one to blame but himself. But still.....

[LankAsif]

I don't think anyone can judge a person's options (they have their own process), but we can mourn the loss of a person.
Kind sentiment to post a thought to his passing. Thanks OneHappyTaco.
May his loved ones find comfort.

[Godman777]

Indeed Iron......