I don't think you really mean this: "I hate to turn this into an RMS rant". If it was true that you didn't want to turn it into an RMS rant, then why did you do exactly that?
The "theatrics" you refer to -- picking alternative, damning names for treacherous computing devices -- are very much present in this article:
Instead of "Secure Boot," the article says, if the vendors implement it in a way that deprives users of control, we should call it "Restricted Boot". Even the reason for the alternative name is similar to the reasons in those other campaigns.
So, the "name-calling" is there - to help people remember the issue.
Is FUD present in any of these campaigns? "FUD" is a derogatory name for negative statements that drum up false fears, uncertainties, and doubts. In these various FSF campaigns, the fears, uncertainties and doubts are all quite realistic.
"Restricted Boot" is a perfectly good name for a BIOS replacement that would only allow you to install pre-authorized OSes. "iGroan/iBad/Swindle" is immature playground nonsense.
As for not wanting to turn my post into an RMS rant but doing so anyways, I felt it was germane to the submission. You're free to disagree, but there's nothing inconsistent about having reservations about something you're doing.
The name-changes the parent post were referring to were bad puns. "Restricted Boot" is not a bad pun. It's just descriptive of what they fear it may be.
The "theatrics" you refer to -- picking alternative, damning names for treacherous computing devices -- are very much present in this article:
Instead of "Secure Boot," the article says, if the vendors implement it in a way that deprives users of control, we should call it "Restricted Boot". Even the reason for the alternative name is similar to the reasons in those other campaigns.
So, the "name-calling" is there - to help people remember the issue.
Is FUD present in any of these campaigns? "FUD" is a derogatory name for negative statements that drum up false fears, uncertainties, and doubts. In these various FSF campaigns, the fears, uncertainties and doubts are all quite realistic.