There is a specific kind of dignity in using software that doesn't want anything from you.
My Jellyfin server doesn't remove episodes due to licensing disputes. My RSS feed doesn't hide posts to force me to pay for "reach."
It’s not just about security, though that’s a huge gain from it, it’s about the relationship with the machine.
We got so used to being the product that we forgot what it feels like to just be the owner.
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