Mastodawn

After seeing the recent #AgeVerification announcement and the capitulation from #systemd , I couldn't hold out any longer on addressing #OpenSource and #OpenStupidity.

https://github.com/systemd/systemd/issues/41202

Now, the question is whether the issue will stay up long enough to make a point or see any joiners.

I took a slightly different tact than a straightforward attack on the decision.

Post some legal orginizational information, somewhere, or create it if there is none · Issue #41202 · systemd/systemd

Apparently, it's been decided to prematurely capitulate rather than look forward to any consequences. I think it would be wise to address the question of legal entity(s) and identify specifically w...

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LumiWorx 5d ago

It's no surprise that posting a #GitHub #suggestion and request to the issue queue at #systemd concerning #AgeVerification has been removed.

Not closed. Not responded to. Just plain deleted.

There was nothing in it to trigger a 'Code of Conduct' violation or being against the posting guidelines. They want zero discussions, period, and that means no public visibility either.

I am not a fan of obliterating important topics when they're uncomfortable to read.

Posted here as a thread...

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LumiWorx

Consider that they would rather - and willingly - pay out several Billions in funds to push that narrative, than to actually prepare their own defense. Think about that reality alone, and tell yourself this was a good choice, and hopefully you see the folly. If it's determined that no one sees that as an issue, then consider the ramifications before they show up on your doorstep.

A law that does NOT take into account who is defensibly required to be the arbiter of verification, is not legal...