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Microsoft contract forces cancellation of Stallman talk in Argentina (Matware)Microsoft contract forces cancellation of Stallman talk in Argentina (Matware)Posted Sep 3, 2009 5:54 UTC (Thu) by daniels (subscriber, #16193)In reply to: Microsoft contract forces cancellation of Stallman talk in Argentina (Matware) by alvieboy Parent article: Microsoft contract forces cancellation of Stallman talk in Argentina (Matware)
As someone has said, it doesn't mean that there can never be any limitations placed on where/etc.
For instance: you can't show up to your office and sit there with a megaphone loudly criticising your boss through a megaphone. That would pretty rapidly lead to termination of employment.
Likewise, the university presumably has an agreement with Microsoft prohibiting this kind of thing, with penalties (or loss of benefits) for non-compliance.
Freedom of speech means that the government can't place a blanket prohibition on saying certain things. It doesn't mean you're free to walk in anywhere at any time and say whatever you like, despite what Internet commenters everywhere seem to think.
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Ideals of Universities Posted Sep 3, 2009 8:37 UTC (Thu) by eru (subscriber, #2753) [Link] Universities are a special case! Traditionally they are supposed to encourage critical thinking and free exchange of ideas. Of course within civilized limits (no bullhorns in offices). A critical guest lecture is certainly something a good university should not ban.Based on what one sees here (possibly not the whole story, and I cannot read Spanish), the university in question seems to have failed in its mission. When freedom of speech comes up, many are quick to point out it applies to governements and laws, but in a world where large corporations wield influence comparable to governements, it is a too narrow view.
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