A gamedev realized Linux users were just 5.8% of their sales, but represented 38% of bug reports.

Then they looked at those numbers closer, and realized. Linux users were not experiencing more bugs. Almost none of the Linux-user bugs were Linux-related. Linux users were simply *more likely to file bugs*.

Their conclusion: A linux port pays for itself bc it nerdsnipes ppl into giving u free QA, see:
https://techhub.social/@ozone89/111337250473454154

Via @Rainer_Rehak

If you ever feel misunderstood, remember Linus Torvalds said this in 2002:

https://lwn.net/2002/0425/a/ideology-sucks.php3

Did it seem like the Black Friday Deals the last few years weren't actually deals?

During the years of Covid-19 lockdowns, many retail based companies saw unprecedented growth, because people were staying home and buying stuff instead traveling, going out to eat, and the other social activities they would normally do. That combined with Stimulus Checks created a sort of false economy.

Now any logical person, would understand why, and set their expectations appropriately, but not our Corporate Overlords, their religion is perpetual growth, even though nothing has worked that way ever. So if they saw an unprecedented 9% growth for two years, they were absolutely shocked when the only saw 6% growth. Now 6% growth is still incredibly good, nothing to be upset about at all, but they have a board that they promised impossible statistics to, and guess who gets punished?! If you said the Consumer, you were unfortunately right, no actual deals for you. It blows my mind that people still think rich and powerful people are smart, greed makes you stupid, they just live in a system that empowers their stupidity.

Unlike most 60s-era icons who talked a good game about peace love & understanding and then became massive greedheads, my man keeps it real. First Spotify, now X. Keep on rockin' in the free world, Neil.

https://jambands.com/news/2023/11/20/neil-young-leaves-x-following-musks-antisemitic-sentiments/