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I've been consistently saying this online - "app stores" and "developer programs" are all about control (and exploitation) and we developers need to consistentl
by thisislife2 11mo ago
I've been consistently saying this online - "app stores" and "developer programs" are all about control (and exploitation) and we developers need to consistently boycott it. There is a real need for us developers to form a Union and lobby for regulations to prevent such kind of abuse and exploitation by the BigTech. If we don't act now, it is going to be too late to do so. The onslaught against our rights and freedoms, by BigTech, is the beginning of a new form "digital imperialism" where we are only seen as "labour" and "consumer".
- darig 11mo ago[dead]
- stavros 11mo agoVery true, and it's done under the guise of safety, when it's actually just a war on general computing.
- Jgoauh 11mo agodevelopers of the world, unite !
- 1vuio0pswjnm7 11mo ago"I've been consistently saying this online - "app stores" and "developer programs" are all about control ..." Good When I choose "DIY" I am not making the choice for "security", "privacy", speed, resource conservation (e.g., program size, memory usage, etc.), convenience, "features" or cost.^1 I am interested in control. Specifically, control over the operation of the computer hardware I purchased I am willing to make sacrifices to get as much control as I can But every user is different; some might not care about control. Clearly "Big Tech" cares; perhaps there are advantages to having control 1. Although it's possible the choice may affect these concerns, either positively or negatively. Arguably these concerns are ultimately addressed with finality by whomever has control, whether that's the computer owner or some trillion dollar company