It really is that simple. I wish I had received this kind of support.

:(

Countries thinking they can control the influence of the internet is just so fucking frustrating. Hopefully the US doesn’t get the same idea.

Honestly, I know a lot of companies that would be absolutely fucked if Backblaze went under in a dramatic fashion.

Seriously, when are these bourgeoisie fucks gonna realize that any system designed to coerce or manipulate is inherently corrupting its own ability to be trustworthy, ethical or qualitative.

moreover, i think it’s just weird that everyone expects generative ai to be as open and useful and free as it has been. it’s all to get us to trust and use it unknowingly, then they’re gonna start jacking the prices up. we’ve seen it before with cable television, internet, consumer goods like shoes and computer parts, and more. open source efforts have gone a long way, but it’s still all a tinkerers’ hobby, not a viable alternative.

:sickos:

I have to be honest, I’m a long way from either border, but even then I am not sure I have the bravery to try crossing a border right now — and I am a natural citizen. :/