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[–] FauxLiving@lemmy.world 1 point 4 months ago (1 child)

Yes, you're right.

This story was written to turn a developer in a villain. You are uncritically accepting the framing and supporting a harassment campaign.

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[–] PseudoSpock@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 point 4 months ago

Not uncritically at all. I’m just not a collaborator or one to defend collaborators. Zero tolerance for them.

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