Derek Powazek 🐐Nov 30, 2023
This is how librarians say "fuck you, you racist piece of shit."
https://blogs.library.duke.edu/blog/2023/11/30/why-were-dropping-basecamp/
Why We're Dropping Basecamp - Duke University Libraries Blogs

We at Duke University Libraries have decided to stop using the project management platform, Basecamp, to which we have subscribed for almost a decade. We came to this decision after weighing the level of its use in our organization, which is considerable, against the harms that we see perpetuated by the leadership of Basecamp’s parent … Continue reading Why We’re Dropping Basecamp →

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Show threadDerek Powazek 🐐Nov 30, 2023
I am not a librarian, so I can just say, hey fuck you, David Heinemeier Hansson! You're a piece of shit!
Show threadDerek Powazek 🐐
JUST ONCE I'd like one of the old internet companies to turn out to be run by a decent human being. JUST FUCKING ONCE.
Nov 30, 2023 at 11:49pmWeb
Show threadDerek Powazek 🐐Nov 30, 2023
I think Craig turned out okay mostly? If not, don't tell me, I don't wanna know.
Show threadWhitney McNamaraDec 1, 2023
@fraying Couple others, too, I believe. Heiferman, perhaps?
Show threadDerek Powazek 🐐Dec 1, 2023
@whitneymcn This is me noticing that Meetup still exists.
Show threadTim ChambersDec 1, 2023
@fraying @whitneymcn OK that should be turned into a Fediverse web app stat.
Show threadJeri DanskyDec 1, 2023
@fraying Just confirming that everything I've read about Craig indicates he is indeed OK. The latest: https://observer.com/2023/10/craig-newmark-interview-craigslist-democracy/
Craig Newmark of Craigslist Has a New Mission: Saving Democracy

With gifts supporting cybersecurity initiatives, trustworthy journalism and veterans, the Craigslist founder aims to give away virtually his entire fortune.

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Show threadDerek Powazek 🐐Dec 1, 2023
@jeridansky Yeah we used to live in the same neighborhood. The worst thing about him is once he called our Chihuahuas “rats.” Heather never forgave him.
Show threadlisa cDec 1, 2023
@fraying @jeridansky oh no I've always been a fan and now I will never forgive him either! (RIP Olive Martini.)
Show threadgretaredNov 30, 2023
@fraying and “absolute power corrupts absolutely” doesn’t even seem to cover it
Show threadJen MNov 30, 2023
@fraying I *think* Matt Mullenweg is still a nice guy. (WordPress)
Show threadAnne OminousDec 1, 2023
@fraying i dont really know anything about this guy except that he is prolly living his best life instead of trying to mess up other people's right now
Show threadJeffrey VagleDec 1, 2023
@fraying Sudden wealth can arrest emotional development.
Show threadDerek Powazek 🐐Dec 1, 2023
@jvagle especially for those who never had any to begin with.
Show threadmivox is exhausted Dec 1, 2023
@fraying What about Tom from MySpace?
Show threadNoah GibbsDec 1, 2023

@fraying Part of the problem is that massive success tends to corrupt over time.

Even the really awful ones seem like maybe they were better for awhile. Forget who I'm quoting with "rich people are like regular people but with less filters." But less filters, over time, tends to turn you into a sort of self-caricature. People aren't really built to be able to ignore their social filters, long-term.