Post #4173202
2026-07-28 19:20 UTC
@ariadne@social.treehouse.systems Nagware in commercial spyware at least makes sense. Why make the open source social media software do this?
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@khm@hj.9fs.net 2026-07-28 20:35
mastodon is part of a huge class of software written by people who have accepted deeply in their hearts that VC-style silicon valley shovelware is the apex of engineering and should be emulated at all costs. this includes hiring "growth consultants" and other ghouls CC: @ariadne@social.treehouse.systems @theorangetheme@en.osm.town