“Find ethical alternatives built by people who are not out to fuck you over”

  • @NegentropicBoy
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    552 days ago

    I moved to Linux about 2 years ago. It instantly felt better in terms of security, privacy and speed.

    But there were many weeks of frustration trying to get things the way I wanted.

    A bit like moving to a new town, you don’t know where things are, you miss so many things about your old town, but gradually you learn about the new town and all its features and are glad you moved.

    • billwashere
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      31 day ago

      I like this moving to a new town analogy. I may use that in the future.

  • ZeroOne
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    2 days ago

    The question is why now ?<br> Did ethics not matter to you then ? (Especially during the time when they fucked you over the 1st time)

    • @dukeofdummies
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      81 day ago

      Because now this stuff is in a better working state.

      Linux now supports most video games (successfully played elden ring, drg, and Balatro this weekend) open office is far more reliable.

      The options now WORK

      • ZeroOne
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        -423 hours ago

        I’ve heard that excuse a million times

        • @dukeofdummies
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          117 hours ago

          … I don’t know what to say.

          Here’s a guy that seems to finally start following some of your worldviews. Starts preaching a bit of your gospel, and your first reaction seems to be.

          “You’re too slow. You’re clearly fake because a true linux and open source user would’ve sacrificed themselves to a pipeline that did not work for them.”

          Why can’t you just be happy and smug right now that a creator has moved away from corporate and into the open source realm?

    • @TheSambassador
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      182 days ago

      Everyone has different thresholds for action. When you’re talking about replacing your entire professional toolset, it might make sense that they were resistent.

      • ZeroOne
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        -52 days ago

        You would think getting screwed once would be enough

    • @surewhynotlem
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      92 days ago

      Why is this question important to you? Are you thinking about doing something with the info, or just pontificating about how you think you’re better than others for making choices sooner?

      • ZeroOne
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        -62 days ago

        What’s the harm in asking ?

        • @surewhynotlem
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          51 day ago

          I didn’t say there was, I’m simply asking your purpose. Is there some harm in knowing your purpose?

          • ZeroOne
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            1 day ago

            If it takes this long to look for you to actually care about ethical alternatives, then you are virtue signaling about “Ethics” (Usually)

            • @surewhynotlem
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              21 day ago

              Ok, so it’s a superiority thing. That makes sense.

              • ZeroOne
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                -323 hours ago

                More like calling out an ethically-bankrupt person

                • @surewhynotlem
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                  218 hours ago

                  More like calling out a fat guy at the gym.