In a policy statement¹, @conservancy said:
> “#FOSS projects should not shun contributors who choose to use LLM-gen-AI systems.”

@dalias' reply:
>> “LOL WTF NOPE. 🤡”

While it was surely unintentional, your reply is quite similar to the cruelty of traditional #FreeSoftware rhetoric — wherein we shunned people for *using* #Apple & #Microsoft. Such users deserve sympathy and help toward more software freedom.

Same goes for #LLM-backed generative #AI users.

¹ sfconservancy.org/llm-gen-ai/l…

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@lumi commented on sfc.ngo/llm-gen-ai-recs saying:
>> “i would really like to see a stronger stance against these dehumanization machines, honestly..”

I spent much of my early #FreeSoftware career taking ridiculously unpragmatic stances, while also hating myself b/c I wasn't #FOSS-pure enough.

In response to that, I developed a philosophy to “use the tools of the oppressor against the oppressor” — which I had learned from #copyleft

cf: this article I wrote recently:
sfconservancy.org/blog/2026/ju…

Ethical and Moral Considerations in Proprietary Software Usage

In this philosophical essay, I explore the question: “When (if at all) is it ethically and morally acceptable to use proprietary software in the production and/or improvement of urgently needed copylefted FOSS?”The question presents a complex conundr…

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When you're building software aimed at a niche related to hype, the only thing you can do is hook people onto it. I mean, you're targeting the kind people who have an attention span of a fruit fly. Unless they're literally addicted to your software, they're going to forget it as soon as they notice the next shiny thing.

#AI #LLM #NoAI #NoLLM #FreeSoftware #OpenSource

#GNU Linux-Libre 7.1 Kernel Released for Software Freedom Lovers 9to5linux.com/gnu-linux-libre-…

#Linux #OpenSource #FReeSoftware #LinuxKernel

First Look at #Audacity 4: A Beautiful and Modern Revamp of the Popular Open-Source Audio Editor 9to5linux.com/first-look-at-au…

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Big Tech forgot... but We didn't!

The Free Software Database proudly honours LGBTQ+ lives, stories, and the spirit of collaboration that powers Free and Open Source Software.

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#foss #freesoftware #opensource #pride #pridemonth #LGBTQ #inclusion #humanrights

Here are (some of) the cool projects I use:
#debian
@Mojeek
#linux
@thunderbird
@matrix
@internetarchive
#qemu
@Mastodon
nerdvpn.de/
#delugetorrent
@Tutanota
@protonprivacy
@mullvadnet
#firefox
#ublockOrigin
@obsidian
@eff
@torproject
@Vivaldi
@ecosia
#odysee
@invidious
@FreeTube
@letsencrypt
#libreboot - my motherboard doesnt support though >:(
nadeko.net/
raTTY

I'd sure I've missed some, will edit post in future.
#opensource #freesoftware

Also see ar.al/2018/11/29/gdmr-this-one… and ar.al/2019/11/29/the-future-of…

#EU #FreeSoftware #SmallTech #sovereignty #freedom #tech #GDMR

GDMR: this one simple regulation could end surveillance capitalism in the EU

GDMR: The regulation EU citizens deserve. No, you didn’t misread it and, no, it’s not a typo. GDMR – the General Data Minimisation Regulation – can end surveillance capitalism in the EU. The problem is that no such regulation exists.

^{Aral Balkan}

We call our representatives to support #FreeSoftware in public administrations because:
🔸We need software that fosters the sharing of good ideas & solutions
🔹We need software that guarantees freedom of choice, access, & competition
🔸We need software that helps public administrations regain full control of their critical digital infrastructure

#Free Software allows public administrations to become digitally sovereign!

Sign our open letter: publiccode.eu/en/openletter/
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