[mechanical_bear]

Where does this lack ethics? It seems that they are providing a useful service, that they created with their hard work. People are allowed to make money with their work.

[latexr]

That was not the argument at all. Please don’t strawman. From the guidelines:

> Be kind. Don't be snarky. Converse curiously; don't cross-examine. Edit out swipes.

> Comments should get more thoughtful and substantive, not less, as a topic gets more divisive.

[latexr]

> Where does this lack ethics?

I didn’t say it lacked ethics, I said I expected it to be driven by ethics. There’s a world of difference. I just mean it initially sounded like this was a protest project “for the people”, done in a way to take back power from big corporations, and was saddened to see it’s another generic commercial endeavour.

> People are allowed to make money with their work.

Which is why I said it’s their prerogative.

If you’re going to reply, please strive to address the points made, what was said, not what you imagine the other person said. Don’t default to thinking the other person is being dismissive or malicious.

[saaaaaam]

I’m curious to know why you thought it “sounded like this was a protest project ‘for the people’”?

I’ve read the parent post above and looked at the website and see nothing that would make me think it’s a “protest for the people”.

It just seems a little strange when you then go on to say “strive to address… what was said, not what you imagine the other person said”.