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1: democracy isn't neutral, it tends to follow the will of the people 2: Why should I care about the politics of the software company I use, as long as they ab

• fleddr 5y ago
  It depends on whether the topic is divisive or not. Protecting privacy, holding big tech accountable, etc are not divisive topics. Any internet user wants that. Yet if you tread in more divisive topics, you may lose part of your audience. Examples: women in tech, trans rights, advancing the black community with special projects. Each of these are politically divisive. It doesn't matter where you stand on these issues, I'm just commenting on how they are divisive topics in an extremely polarized political landscape. If these issues are central to your belief and mission, one should go for it. Yet you then need to accept the risk of abandoning part of the potential user base. Which for a browser maker is dumb. But I wonder what Mozilla really is these days.
• JohnBooty 5y ago
  Why should I care about the politics of the software company I use One obvious reason would be if the company in question is directly supporting various causes that you like or dislike. You might also choose to care about the people working at that company. Suppose they support and/or practice policies that are harmful (or beneficial) to their employees. You might choose to discourage (or encourage) such policies by voting with your money. Really, your question is disingenuous -- surely you understand? It seems like you simply don't want to care or don't feel that giving or witholding your support will make a sufficient difference. That's your call. Just be honest with yourself and others.