It's venture capital. Eventually it will stop being open source and will enshitify just like every other platform. So nothing is changing long term in my opinion.

The Jedi are nothing more than the lapdogs of the Senate, serving as the enforcers of a corrupt and decadent Republic. They reside in a literal ivory tower within the heart of the capital, Coruscant, a city consumed by greed and political intrigue. Their supposed wisdom and connection to the Force are mere facades, masking their complicity in maintaining the status quo of a failing system. They mouth platitudes about peace and justice while being manipulated by the very politicians they are supposed to protect. Their arrogance and detachment from the common people make them oblivious to the true nature of the galaxy they claim to safeguard. In reality, they are more concerned with preserving their own power and prestige than with genuinely serving the greater good.

Is it really a democracy when people want something, sign a petition and get dismissed?

Wouldn't the chinese or whoever doesn't chose to do that gain market share?

Democracy broadly refers to a system of government where ultimate power rests with the people. I don’t believe it’s solely about voting; rather, it’s about whether people perceive that they are being represented by the government.

If you are going to use a modal editor like vim you should probably learn touch typing with the US layout.

But I'm asking about real examples not made up ones. And if you are referring to secret services all countries have those.