Gardiner BryantOct 13, 2025

Well, I had to say *something*... #omarchy #framework #controversy

https://gardinerbryant.com/the-omarchy-framework-thing/

The Omarchy/Framework thing

I want to state for the record that I love Framework’s products. They are incredibly friendly to Linux, to Free Software, and to the Right to Repair movement. If their stated mission didn’t so closely align to my own values—and if they weren’t jeopardizing their reputation

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Show threadJared White (ResistanceNet ✊)Oct 13, 2025
@gardiner_bryant it's kind of wild to see how DHH is at the center of multiple technology community uproars simultaneously. (Hi, I'm a Ruby developer. AMA! 😅)
Show threadGardiner BryantOct 13, 2025
@jaredwhite what's the other one?
Show threadamd

@gardiner_bryant @jaredwhite

There’s a lot of talk that he is behind the Shopify hostile takeover of rubygems (he’s on Shopify’s board)

https://joel.drapper.me/p/rubygems-takeover/

Shopify, pulling strings at Ruby Central, forces Bundler and RubyGems takeover

Ruby Central recently took over a collection of open source projects from their maintainers without their consent.

Oct 14, 2025 at 12:46amWeb
Show threadmathewOct 15, 2025

@amd @gardiner_bryant @jaredwhite Shopify also have a right wing CEO, and ties to a far-right web site via their COO:
https://pressprogress.ca/shopify-executives-right-wing-media-website-rails-against-immigrants-while-defending-a-legally-designated-terrorist-group/

https://www.corporateknights.com/issues/2025-04-spring-issue/how-shopify-went-from-canadas-tech-darling-to-anti-dei/

Shopify Executive’s Right-Wing Media Website Rails Against Immigrants While Defending a Legally Designated Terrorist Group

Right-wing Canadian media website ‘True North’ deletes interview with the founder of the Proud Boys after being contacted by PressProgress

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