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Someone shared this rather long page of grievances that the 9front community has with the suckless community (who I've heard through other channels are less than savory vis-a-vis nazi sympathizing):
https://harmful.neocities.org/
I, uh... I don't know that I'm getting warm fuzzies from any of it, to be honest. Frankly, I'm put off of the whole enchilada. My red flag sensors are going off.
Maybe it's edgy 4chan culture poisoning the well, but no thanks to being involved with anything even tangentially or incidentally related.
I've been in IRC rooms for tech communities where the loudest, most abrasive voices are the norm. From casually slinging insulting terms to tearing down newbies who haven't done "enough" homework before asking a question of the experts. I'm put off by that culture, too.
Life is far too short to brook that sort of behavior, and it's okay to just say "no" to that and walk away. It's certainly laudable to fight the good fight of inclusivity and kindness but it's also not a responsibility. We do what we can when we can.
No preference in technology gives anyone the right to berate others. Us-vs-them-ism isn't a good look.
It's fine to have preferences, but please consider lifting people up when you can. We are here for each other.
Until next time, be well.
kvothe.