Eugen RochkoJan 24, 2023
Checking out @ivory!
Show threadJeff MoeJan 24, 2023

@Gargron @ivory

Please no!

Please don't spread proprietary apps on Mastodon. This will be the downfall. We'll just have another tw*tter.

#SaveMastodon

Show threadRicky B
@jebba @Gargron @ivory not really that much different than using gmail. We need quality software. You can use another free option if you want.
Jan 24, 2023 at 8:58pmWeb
Show threadJeff MoeJan 24, 2023

@rickyb @Gargron @ivory

Using proprietary software threatens the whole network though. For example, my posts here, even though I am using Debian/Firefox, will be processed by others using proprietary software. The owners of that software are exploiting me, not just the people running the software.

For example, I don't have a Facebook account, yet it AI mines my image (which I never uploaded) and is a threat to me, and society at large.

Show threadRicky BJan 24, 2023
@jebba @Gargron @ivory nah, I’m for all ideas. If someone’s motivation is profit then go ahead and build something worth buying. Most of the coolest shit we have is because of intense competition. In many instances that competition was ugly/evil. Look all the shit we got because of war. Capitalism isn’t always bad. It’s much better than war.
Show threadJeff MoeJan 24, 2023

@rickyb @Gargron @ivory

Capitalism is war.

Show threadRicky BJan 24, 2023
@jebba @Gargron @ivory with the right motivation and safeguards it’s a bloodless and highly productive war.
Show threadRicky BJan 24, 2023
@jebba @Gargron @ivory also, the fediverse only exists because of market based capitalism. This shit wouldn’t be possible in the ussr or even todays china.