Even though most users don’t self host, the ability to still gives users more agency even if they choose not to.
Its a bit like using open source software even if you can’t understand the source code. The open source influences the behavior of the admins. That’s exactly what’s going on here really.
This drama wouldn’t exist on a closed source platform because we probably wouldn’t know about it.
The fediverse seems to have a real penchant for petty drama.
I’m not saying that’s what this is, just that when there’s a spat it tends to draw everyone in.
I’m not sure I really understand you.
One of the foundational concepts of opensource software, self hosting, and federated software, is that users have more equity and agency than they would if they were users or “consumers” on a corporate platform.
If you don’t want to support the behavior of a developer, you don’t have to.
That said, I’m aware that my instance is running piefed, which is at the centre of this drama.
Firstly, of course we need to be taking immediate action on climate change.
Secondly, i m aware of the trajectory in that sea ice is reducing each year.
That said, my guess is that this is a blip. Ok it might be a sudden tipping point but I think it’s more likely that it’s a problem with the data.
Oh to be young and naive.
Compared to… Kids that read books? Sure ok, thatseems obvious.