Mastodon is basically a protocol. Replace “Mastodon” with “HTTP” and you’ll see why your comment makes no sense: “Okay cool. I wonder does that mean Gab is abl

Mastodon is basically a protocol. Replace “Mastodon” with “HTTP” and you’ll see why your comment makes no sense: “Okay cool. I wonder does that mean Gab is able to use and benefit from any apps/tools created for HTTP servers - or would it be possible for the owners of those apps/tools themselves to block/prevent certain servers from benefiting? I'd hope that's the case so everyone has the ability to 'vote' for who they are supporting.” Yes, releasing Free software means that even Osama Bin Laden or Hitler would be able to use it freely, whether the author likes it or not. Yes, it’s a good thing.