It’s simple - if your product or platform uses dark patterns, I will not use it. I will even use an inferior platform or product in order to be free to choose how I use my software.

Proprieatary software has become completely unusable, programs that would have been labeled adware and spyware are now being pushed by corporations as the norm. I use open source software in my workflow, but I am still hobbled by Microsoft’s awful OS.

Reminder, Newgrounds is still here.

Good, we don’t need LLMs crowbarred into everything. You don’t need a summary of an encylopedia article, it is already a broad overview of a complex topic.

You install Linux to run cool software.

I install Linux to run cool software.

We are exactly the same.

Fucking stop making cars

FTFY

Affinity suite is dirt cheap and is a single purchase, none of that licensing crap.

The Windows ecosystem is an abominable pile of half-finished apps and dark patterns that should be slam dunked into the trash. The problem is in the leadership that is laser-focused on milking business users who are used to Microsoft’s abusive practices.

Why? The browser client is ok.

Don’t tell me that you’re one of those people that think punk is all about attitude and loud music. DIY and community building is punk af.

Man, 3d printing is punk as fuck, I love when people post bespoke shit.

Do you really think schools teach critical thinking and practical knowledge? State mandated education is geared to produce people who are smart enough to run the system and stupid enough not to question it. The fact that this dullard factory is being distrupted by what is essentially an electronic parrot speaks volumes about the whole charade.

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Spent waaay too much on a single volume illustrated edition of all the Earthsea books. My weekend is going to be lit.

I use gimp for professional graphic design at my workplace, nobody gives a shit.

Meanwhile, on c/technology there is another thread on how linux should ditch the terminal (for some reason).

“Whoops I stomped on the MBR again, what are you gonna do 'bout it?”

I see that we’ve entered the bargaining period.

I’ve been hearing about Linux elitists for the last 20 years, and I have yet to meet one. But what I do see is an endless wave of trolling and bad faith arguments about the supposed complexity of Linux.

They treat a wide array of developers, maintainers and enthusiasts as employees of Linux inc, and now they’re grumpy because their imaginary ticket submitted to a nonexisting helpdesk is not being processed.

I have recieved much more help and support from the Linux community than from any other proprietary software helpdesk.

I like how the Linux user stereotype has changed from “greasy neckbeard” to “femboy”.