I don't think that's the _only_ space in which software should exist. I think it's the appropriate space for open-source software.
I make a living selling my services as a developer. I'm not opposed to that.
Everything has _nuance_. No rule is applicable in _every_ situation. I just think that in the matter of social networks we're seeing a significant backlash towards corporate social media. I'm not surprised to see that frustration _shared_ here on a non-corporate platform.
Matt Hall
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2026-02-17 19:41:42 UTC
in reply to nevent1q…m2lh
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