@viticci While you may not align with the platforms’ values you are directly enriching the Nazi that runs the platform by adding value to their platform.

This is the company that makes a CSAM generator. This the company run by the many that gutted parts of the US government that have lead to the deaths of 700,000 people so far and more to come. This is the company that is poisoning the air in Tennessee where one of your best friends lives.

Is more traffic and eyes really worth that to you two?

@viticci Sad news, but it’s your call

@viticci This isn't an explanation. It's an after-the-fact excuse.

@viticci The fact you didn't even post this on the site is telling.

@viticci hey, maybe truth social next?

@viticci "We abhor Musk’s politics, his rhetoric, his careless disregard for others, and the direction he has taken X. But we also disagree that participating on X means we have aligned ourselves with any of Musk’s views or actions."

Participating is one thing - contributing to the bottom line by paying for X Premium is another. I don't see how an abhorration of Musk goes in hand with paying him and his companies.

@viticci I think many people on mastodon have to face this kind of decision often. That’s what it is to be in the minority.

@viticci thoughtfully written as always. You have to do what you have to do sometimes to survive, especially as an independent business. Everyone is always going to have an opinion, the only one that matters is yours, John's, and the relationship you have with your team. You still got a supporter in me!!

@viticci should this not be on the site itself, instead of a Craft page?

@viticci You’re feeding the nazis by doing this. Literally.

@viticci I hope you guys will still continue to post on Mastodon and Bluesky as we won’t be going back to X to see your content there if it becomes exclusive. Please continue to post to our communities, as well. Thanks

@viticci Like all things nowadays, it comes down to money.

@viticci I’m sorry, values matter, please do not give the digital equivalent of a “nazi bar” a reason to exist, and instead, let it crash. Your content is too good for that platform.