ElPoco
Hardcore Member
Keeping ideologies separated isn't always a good idea. Free software doesn't exist in a vacuum. It's there for a purpose and this purpose is often linked to real-life situations that are tied to other ideologies/struggles.
For example, plenty of free software people advocated Signal for people in countries with an oppressive regime. The problem is that in many cases, using Signal itself was a sign that you had something to hide and could lead to trouble with the authorities. For these people, it made a lot more sense to offer free software solutions that could rely on more widespread software (e-mail, Whatsapp, etc.)
Also, if you want to spread the use of free software, you have to give people actual use cases that are relevant to their lives and needs. Many people don't see any problem with using proprietary printer firmware, until you point out that a free firmware would let them use cheaper ink or have a printer that doesn't refuse to print a black and white page because the magenta is running low.
(Also, anti-abortion law are repressive: they're about taking away reproductive rights. Some people might argue that this is a good thing, but it's still repressive in itself)
For example, plenty of free software people advocated Signal for people in countries with an oppressive regime. The problem is that in many cases, using Signal itself was a sign that you had something to hide and could lead to trouble with the authorities. For these people, it made a lot more sense to offer free software solutions that could rely on more widespread software (e-mail, Whatsapp, etc.)
Also, if you want to spread the use of free software, you have to give people actual use cases that are relevant to their lives and needs. Many people don't see any problem with using proprietary printer firmware, until you point out that a free firmware would let them use cheaper ink or have a printer that doesn't refuse to print a black and white page because the magenta is running low.
(Also, anti-abortion law are repressive: they're about taking away reproductive rights. Some people might argue that this is a good thing, but it's still repressive in itself)