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 🐐Nov 30, 2023
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.
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 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 c
@fraying @jeridansky oh no I've always been a fan and now I will never forgive him either! (RIP Olive Martini.)
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