Stefano MarinelliJun 24, 2025

Just saw this scrolling through Facebook. I don't know anything about the matter, but my point remains valid: using other people's platforms does not and never will guarantee the safety of your data.

@_elena 's video is extremely relevant: https://tube.bsd.cafe/w/64VuNCccZNrP4u9MfgbhkN

#OwnYourData

Show threadreadbeanicecreamJun 24, 2025
@stefano @_elena a Linux facebook group? Just trying to wrap my head around that. 🤯
Show threadAlex@rtnVFRmedia Suffolk UK
@readbeanicecream @stefano @_elena I don't get it either - folk who are smart enough to install Linux (which whilst easier than before still isn't a trivial amount of effort) are usually smart enough to use forums. Also sorting out the inevitable problems that can occur with Linux (or any other OS TBH) often require detailed discussion that Facebook is pretty useless for..
Jun 24, 2025 at 11:39pmWeb
Show threadreadbeanicecreamJun 25, 2025
@vfrmedia @stefano @_elena I can only imagine what the terminal output of some command must have looked like. No code blocks, but the laughing emoji background on the post is sure to help!
Show threadAlex@rtnVFRmedia Suffolk UKJun 25, 2025
@readbeanicecream @stefano @_elena I'm on a few car-related FB groups and they are no good either for sharing detailed info, only links to stuff you can buy or sell (which is exactly how Meta wants it, but not as much good for Linux)