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This doesn’t say anything about what the talk is, who is giving it, who is protesting it, or why. I hate this style of press releases. It’s rude to assume you
by sneak 2y ago
This doesn’t say anything about what the talk is, who is giving it, who is protesting it, or why.
I hate this style of press releases. It’s rude to assume your readership is hip deep in the scene drama.
- wiether 2y agoWhy would they provide name? Their statement is a global reminder of the organization rules: - they don't give preferential treatment to speakers - they allow peaceful protest
- graemep 2y agoIt reminds me of something that often frustrates me. An allegation that someone said something (e.g. something offensive), but without quoting what they said (or providing context) so I cannot actually evaluate it for myself.
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- the_gipsy 2y agohttps://drewdevault.com/2025/01/16/2025-01-16-No-Billionares-at-FOSDEM-please.html https://drewdevault.com/2025/01/16/2025-01-16-No-Billionares...
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- gadders 2y ago"It has also been pointed out that Dorsey does not bear sole responsibility for Twitter’s sale. However, he is complicit and he profited handsomely from the sale and all of its harmful consequences. The sale left the platform at the disposal of the far right, causing a sharp rise in hate speech and harassment and the layoffs of 3,700 of the Twitter employees that made it worth so much in the first place." https://drewdevault.com/2025/01/20/2025-01-20-FOSDEM-protest.html https://drewdevault.com/2025/01/20/2025-01-20-FOSDEM-protest...
- kanbara 2y agoit’s not about reading opinions, it’s about the world’s richest man enabling nazis, pushing misogynistic views, and destabilizing the globe so he can make a buck and push his obsession with mars. oh and let’s not forget the anti-queer, anti-black stuff.