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Never heard of Omarchy until people started criticizing it. Are you sure you're not just giving them free advertising?
Ignoring fascists and hoping they go away is one reason why fascism is having a resurgence right now. Immoral behavior should be challenged as widely and publicly as necessary to make everyone aware that it's inappropriate. People don't stop doing immoral things unless there are social consequences for it.
EXACTLY. This is what I'm responding (in other words) to "free advertisement" argument as well.
Thing is, they launched with a lot of hype and investor money. The criticism is an entirely valid reaction to counter DHH's narrative around the (lazy spin off an existing) OS.
I get the feeling that most of the fediverse is left-leaning, so I don't think it'll be an issue.
No, this is critique and enlightenment. It's important to talk about issues people have.