Yes, but its important that there is information available to maintainers about the pros/cons of mechanisms available, so that they are able to make informed choices about the platforms that they use and influence others to use. Hence the article.
Indeed, it is my choice. And as of now, even in light of all of this article’s information, I have chosen Discord. For now.
Deal breaking flaws to others are not necessarily deal breaking flaws to me. If their differences in principles prevent them from reaching me on my preferred platform, tough noogies for them.
This is the crux of the issue. Where you hang out is your choice.
Is the platform full of security and privacy flaws? Yes.
Will content on the platform be actively mined for training data for neural networks? Yes.
Are you obligated to use anything else to discuss your provided content that’s free of charge? Absolutely not.
The maintainer is going to use whatever platform they want.
Those who want support will use whatever platform the maintainer is available in.
If you’re an end user needing support but refuse to use the mechanism provided, you’re welcome to read the code yourself.
Yes, but its important that there is information available to maintainers about the pros/cons of mechanisms available, so that they are able to make informed choices about the platforms that they use and influence others to use. Hence the article.
Indeed, it is my choice. And as of now, even in light of all of this article’s information, I have chosen Discord. For now.
Deal breaking flaws to others are not necessarily deal breaking flaws to me. If their differences in principles prevent them from reaching me on my preferred platform, tough noogies for them.