Software and Politics
jeferson.me
I think we are looking at the wrong part of the mailing list, and the consequences could be very dangerous.

In my view, all software is political in one way or another. Also, when software makes an attempt to be “politically neutral”, in doing so it is making a political point.

So let’s pick the Linus questionable part regarding the not a Social Warrior place, and I feel that it is time to either think about it or talk about it.

All feedback is welcomed.

  • Shin@piefed.socialOPEnglish
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    14 hours ago

    If you are willingly fixing the trains at Auschwitz, you are a Nazi engineer, not just an engineer.

    Ouch this hurts. On another comment the analogy with religion made me think about it. I am still pondering about to be honest. And I don’t have a good answer.

    But the moment you take action in favor of detriment of others, this means something.

    • jabjoe@feddit.ukEnglish
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      14 hours ago

      Religion is a whole other thing. Sure, it can direct your moral compass, but you don’t need it to have a moral compass. It can make a bad person act good, but it can also make a good person act bad.

      I agree that in the end, it is all about the effect you actions, or inactions, have on others.