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This is so stupid. It doesn't say "free software" the page say "free" like zero cost. This person obviously just want something to be angry at, which is typica

This is so stupid. It doesn't say "free software" the page say "free" like zero cost. This person obviously just want something to be angry at, which is typical for free software advocates. Instead of complaining that other people do not adhere to what you believe, go create it yourself. You do not own the word and if you're so for freedom, why are you so against others not making the same priorities? It makes so little sense to me.

sam0x17 8y ago
Because if Microsoft is going to finally "play nice" with the open source community, we are going to have to nitpick every single interaction to nip any bad behaviors in the bud, lest we see a repeat of "linux is cancer". Now that they are toying with open source, it's been fun seeing how little power Microsoft has to deal with public outcries on open platforms like GitHub. Alas, we will see if it stays that way now that they have bought the damn platform. Still, it is our responsibility to steer Microsoft in the right direction, and not tolerate anything even slightly bad if we have the power to complain about it now that they care about developer PR (to the tune of $5 billion).
- recursive 8y ago
  > it's been fun seeing how little power Microsoft has to deal with public outcries on open platforms like GitHub I'm curious what "dealing with it" would entail. From Microsoft's perspective, I might imagine that there doesn't seem to be anything to deal with. There certainly was a notable internet-wide spit take when the news broke. But it's all but died out, and I wouldn't be surprised if there wasn't a measurable effect on numbers.
- WalterGR 8y ago
  we are going to have to nitpick every single interaction to nip any bad behaviors in the bud, lest we see a repeat of "linux is cancer". How does one distinguish that from revenge?
- staticelf 8y ago
  Sure you may do that, but you don't have to be arrogant and unfriendly while you are nitpicking or questioning stuff.

sam0x17 8y ago

Because if Microsoft is going to finally "play nice" with the open source community, we are going to have to nitpick every single interaction to nip any bad behaviors in the bud, lest we see a repeat of "linux is cancer". Now that they are toying with open source, it's been fun seeing how little power Microsoft has to deal with public outcries on open platforms like GitHub. Alas, we will see if it stays that way now that they have bought the damn platform. Still, it is our responsibility to steer Microsoft in the right direction, and not tolerate anything even slightly bad if we have the power to complain about it now that they care about developer PR (to the tune of $5 billion).

recursive 8y ago
> it's been fun seeing how little power Microsoft has to deal with public outcries on open platforms like GitHub I'm curious what "dealing with it" would entail. From Microsoft's perspective, I might imagine that there doesn't seem to be anything to deal with. There certainly was a notable internet-wide spit take when the news broke. But it's all but died out, and I wouldn't be surprised if there wasn't a measurable effect on numbers.
WalterGR 8y ago
we are going to have to nitpick every single interaction to nip any bad behaviors in the bud, lest we see a repeat of "linux is cancer". How does one distinguish that from revenge?
staticelf 8y ago
Sure you may do that, but you don't have to be arrogant and unfriendly while you are nitpicking or questioning stuff.