Get On The BlowerDec 9, 2022

In an unexpected turn, we've found ourselves blocking the official #RaspberryPi instance today, basically until they put an adult in charge of it.

If anyone really wants to learn how a relatively beloved and respected brand can burn a staggering amount of good will in record time, @aurynn has written up a very good case study of the event:
https://eiara.nz/posts/2022/Dec/09/a-case-study-on-raspberry-pis-incident-on-the-fediverse/

A Case Study on Raspberry Pi’s Incident on the Fediverse

A short case study covering what happened with Raspberry Pi on the Fediverse.

Show threadMilennialZeroDec 9, 2022
@geton @aurynn Excellent. Good analysis.
Show threadAurynn ShawDec 9, 2022
@MilennialZero @geton thank you!
Show threadmathewDec 9, 2022
@aurynn @MilennialZero @geton One minor issue: I think it would be good to explain that the UK police have a history of carrying out surveillance on peaceful campaigners, immigrant groups, and even elected MPs who are on the left. Readers might imagine that UK police surveillance is against criminals and terrorists, and not understand the objections people had to the original announcement.
Show threadAurynn Shaw
@mathew @MilennialZero @geton As I live in Aoteraroa New Zealand, I didn't have that context, but that's helpful to know, thank you!
Dec 9, 2022 at 6:41pmWeb