Hi, I am not exactly sure how best to frame this, but recent events have got me wondering where exactly Framework, as a company, stands with regards to human rights and equality. If I understand correctly (and please do correct me if I am wrong), it seems like Framework has started sponsoring Hyprland: So I presume this is fact: Framework, as a company, has decided to sponsor a Wayland compositor who is well known to be led as a rather “toxic and hateful community”. Separately, but on the ...

Title of the (concerning) thread on their community forum, not voluntary clickbait. Came across the thread thanks to a toot by @Khrys@mamot.fr (French speaking)

The gist of the issue raised by OP is that framework sponsors and promotes projects lead by known toxic and racists people (DHH among them).

I agree with the point made by the OP :

The “big tent” argument works fine if everyone plays by some basic civil rules of understanding. Stuff like code of conducts, moderation, anti-racism, surely those things we agree on? A big tent won’t work if you let in people that want to exterminate the others.

I’m disappointed in framework’s answer so far

  • Nighed@feddit.ukEnglish
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    9 days ago

    Didn’t Linus say that he is a tiny investor, they only let him in for the press. (Unless he has invested more?)

    • NuXCOM_90Percent@lemmy.zipEnglish
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      9 days ago

      …

      I mean… this IS “the press”.

      But even if you want to absolve Framework Corp of any guilt in that regard: it is still one of (if not THE) biggest “tech youtubers” with a known history of manipulating both the audience and his competitive with a financial interest in Framework Corp doing well.

      Hence why people who have followed “tech reviews” for years (… decades. God damn it) have very much noticed that Framework Laptops get treated with kid gloves by a LOT of outlets.