chloyster

chloyster , 28 days ago to Free and Open Source Software in Fennec vs Mull: pros and cons of each?

Only real reason I use fennec over mull is mull by default has a fingerprinting setting that, while being better for privacy, locks the app to 60hz and my phone supports 120hz. If 60hz doesn't bother you then I think mull is the better choice. But they're really similar at the end of the day

chloyster , 2 months ago to Technology in Beeper couldn’t bring iMessage to Android — but it can still make a great chat app

Yeah I'm kind of puzzled by it too lol. I wish they had just kept their original solution of using Macs to run iMessage. Perhaps if they had gotten popular it still would have been blocked, but their whole strategy of being super open about it is odd. I suppose they thought they could fight it but evidently that wasn't the case.

Overall though I agree with the post, the app is really nice, the new android version is super slick and if they can get all the other connections working locally like they want, it'll be even better

chloyster , 2 months ago to Socialism in The ACLU Is Trying to Destroy the Biden NLRB

Well I successfully cancelled my pledge and got this response from the ACLU. Reads very PR-y to me and not sure how to feel about it

Thanks so much for reaching out and sharing your concerns.

The ACLU is a free speech organization, at heart. We wholeheartedly support labor unions, the right to organize, the right to free speech, and with it – the right of workers to criticize the organization. It only makes the organization stronger.

We are gravely disappointed by recent press that suggests otherwise, and we are working with them to address mistakes in coverage.

The first collective bargaining unit in ACLU headquarters was established in the 1970s, and we have had a productive, decades-long relationship with that union. We voluntarily recognized our second collective bargaining unit in 2021 without any opposition. ACLU management values its workers and provides essential benefits to employees, including a living wage for the lowest paid staff members of more than $70,000.

We are not challenging the NLRB, nor are we challenging the authority of NLRB’s General Counsel. The NLRB website now contains the accurate legal document to reflect this.

I want to assure you that the ACLU’s integrity remains intact.

Please know that we greatly value your partnership and hope that you continue your critical support of the ACLU.

chloyster , 2 months ago to Socialism in The ACLU Is Trying to Destroy the Biden NLRB

This is extremely disappointing to read. Likely cancelling my aclu donation. Was considering pointing it elsewhere already and this is likely the news that'll make me switch