Mastodawn

Sorry, I am not pointing the finger at anybody. And you are right, in many specific cases there are many reasons for not paying.

However, by looking at the big picture, observing so many volunteer-based projects (e.g. mastodon servers) run by generous people who struggle to meet ends, i think that we have a general societal problem.

And I think this amounts to the general attitude, that has been built in people's mind in the last 20 years, that software applications and internet services are basically for free. And this is why we are in such a dire situation of monopoly on basic internet services.

It's just my point of view, of course, feel free to challenge it.

An example of "users want everything for free".

> @samir 🔗 https://mastodon.functional.computer/users/samir/statuses/115593840185081382
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Codeberg has over 200k accounts and only 1.2k members, which, if we assume that the recommended membership fee is the average, works out to ~50k€ per year in membership dues.

They’re begging for old hardware to run CI jobs, because they can’t just go out and buy a Mac Mini.

Please, folks, if you think a non-USA alternative to GitHub is important, and you have the disposable income: put your money forward.

https://join.codeberg.org/

Or, if you just want to donate once:

https://donate.codeberg.org/

samir, 60% aloo, 40% rage (@samir@functional.computer)

Codeberg has over 200k accounts and only 1.2k members, which, if we assume that the recommended membership fee is the average, works out to ~50k€ per year in membership dues. They’re asking for old hardware to run CI jobs, because they can’t just go out and buy a Mac Mini. Please, folks, if you think a non-USA alternative to GitHub is important, and you have the disposable income: put your money forward. https://join.codeberg.org/ Or, if you just want to donate once: https://donate.codeberg.org/

Lambdadon

Arjan Boltjes 20h ago

RE: https://mastodon.nl/@bibi098/115597504527059045

MAGA haten in #Margraten. <3

Ook zonder YT, via NPO start:
https://npo.nl/start/serie/even-tot-hier/seizoen-14/even-tot-hier_94/afspelen

De Margraten actie begint rond 44:30.

#EvenTotHier

Arjan Boltjes 21h ago

MARGARET D 3d ago

Seen today outside the Metro in #OccupiedDC #Weaintbuyingit #RemovetheRegime

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Gemma ⭐️🔰🇺🇸 🇵🇭 🎐2d ago

@ascentale @gbargoud @bikenite #BikeNite A6. I prefer low maintenance parts that are easy to fix.

What makes you think a belt drive or hydraulic brakes are not easily repairable at home? They require no more skill than repairing chains or cable-actuated brakes, just different tools.

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AI6YR Ben 2d ago

@ascentale @gbargoud @bikenite

#BikeNite A6. ABSOLUTELY prefer easy to fix, standard parts. For everything and anything. Better if you can buy them at ANY bike shop if you have a problem, and which do not require special order. This is the case for anything I own (bicycling or not). Too much proprietary stuff = BAD (IMHO).

Arjan Boltjes 1d ago

It's FOSS 4d ago

A true workhorse, I tell you. 💪🔥

#linux

Arjan Boltjes 1d ago

ratfactor 5d ago

Crowvember offering 12: "The crow, being a tool user, knows how to fix his cassette."

#crowvember #cassette #boombox #crow #sketchbook

Arjan Boltjes 1d ago

Phil (ascentale)Nov 15

@theantlady asks:

Over the years I have used a range of methods to try and repair damaged panniers: new bolts, patches of different kinds, straps, fabric repair/replacement, and yes, duct tape.

Q4. What pannier/bike luggage repairs have you tried and been happy about? Have you had someone do repairs for you? At what point do you give up and replace?

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

Arjan Boltjes 1d ago

Phil (ascentale)Nov 15

@pete asks:

Q2. Thinking back to the age poll a few weeks ago, assuming it has, how has aging affected your cycling? Are there things you now do/don’t do/do differently as you’ve become older and wiser?

(poll referenced: https://sfba.social/deck/@ascentale/115233447197196529)

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

Phil (ascentale) (@ascentale@sfba.social)

Hello, welcome to #BikeNite on September 19th. Thanks for joining our cycle-stuff-chat. Answer whenever at your convenience. Anyone can join, now or later. Reply to what you like, and boost for visibility. Our intro: Q1. Where are you posting from today? @realSiegfried@troet.cafe was curious about how old we are. Complete the optional age poll if you would like. #BikeNiteQ #BikeTooter #Cycling cc @bikenite@fedigroups.social [ ] 18-29 [ ] 30-44 [ ] 45-59 [ ] 60+

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