I am tired of all these two-bit villains running tech companies.
I translate German folk tales.
I am also interested in tabletop role-playing games.
Mastodon: @juergen_hubert@thefolklore.cafe
I am tired of all these two-bit villains running tech companies.
That’s an excellent idea! EU regulations on the digital rights of users are not to be trifled with, and “the right to be forgotten” is a big one.
Well, a dedicated Wacom tablet with in-built screen is always going to be superior for serious artwork.
But when you are traveling, the ability to do quick digital color sketches in broad daylight could be very useful indeed.
I can understand these arguments, and yet…
I invested lots of time into Google+ and built up a following of 26,000 there. Then it closed down days before I started my Patreon campaign. Yes, I am still bitter about that.
Then I shifted my attention to Twitter. And then, last year, Elon Musk took it over.
I am done investing effort in corporate-owned social media sites that must inevitably follow the #Enshittification principle. No, Mastodon (and the Fediverse in general) did not absorb as many Twitter users as we hoped. Still, I think in the long run the Fediverse will grow, as corporate social media proves again and again that they cannot be trusted.
I can see non-profits, but I do not want governments running social media platforms. Regulating them, yes - but not running them. They do not have any competence in moderating online conversation, and it would be bad to give them the sole authority to do so.