Hi, I am not exactly sure how best to frame this, but recent events have got me wondering where exactly Framework, as a company, stands with regards to human rights and equality. If I understand correctly (and please do correct me if I am wrong), it seems like Framework has started sponsoring Hyprland: So I presume this is fact: Framework, as a company, has decided to sponsor a Wayland compositor who is well known to be led as a rather “toxic and hateful community”. Separately, but on the ...

Title of the (concerning) thread on their community forum, not voluntary clickbait. Came across the thread thanks to a toot by @Khrys@mamot.fr (French speaking)

The gist of the issue raised by OP is that framework sponsors and promotes projects lead by known toxic and racists people (DHH among them).

I agree with the point made by the OP :

The “big tent” argument works fine if everyone plays by some basic civil rules of understanding. Stuff like code of conducts, moderation, anti-racism, surely those things we agree on? A big tent won’t work if you let in people that want to exterminate the others.

I’m disappointed in framework’s answer so far

  • morrowind@lemmy.mlEnglish
    263·
    2 days ago

    I don’t know who you’re going to find that’s better, all these big companies are inevitably supporting way more problematic individuals

    • pika@lemmy.todayEnglish
      213·
      2 days ago

      Exactly. As bad as we might think Framework is because of all this, what’s a more ethical company to buy a laptop from?

      Regardless, it’s still important to call out problematic behavior when we see it.

      • devfuuu@lemmy.worldEnglish
        151·
        2 days ago

        There are no alternatives, literally everything else is worse.

        Framework did something bad. I hope the community keeps the pressure and they consider going back on the stupid decision. But it’s still on top of the list as potential choices if I need a new computer, literally nothing else comes close.