It's not just about quality, there's a lot missing or honestly plain worse in gimp for example, compared to affinity photo. I'm as big a proponent of OSS as any, it's just that software isn't there yet.

What's more, the target audience for that product are usually people who've had their chance encounter with programming and have decided against doing it. My anecdotal experience obviously. Edit: I mean it's unlikely they will contribute to features

Look at history. You need a tipping point, but more importantly, you need organised masses and a vision/visionary to get behind.

That's how Lenin got in power. It's how the French decapitated their king. That's why there was a rally at the White house when trump lost the previous election but nobody is doing anything against him now at the states while he dismantles the country.

Yes, although it has nothing to do with communism and everything to do with dictatorship, ultra nationalism and the strongman image.

Bo Burnham's How the works works seems to be an appropriate anthem right now

Yes, because everyone has different needs. Even blender, which has gone far and beyond most graphical software, would be a no-go for someone because of one or two specifics.

Again, I firmly believe in OSS, but I don't see how porting more professional software hurts the community or freedom effort, when our biggest hurdle is adoption. Missing things people need is a barriers of entry. Missing things a workplace needs is an automatic loss.

That's how subscription services get you. Why buy DVDs when you can stream all day long on Netflix? Suddenly, DVDs are no longer for sale and streaming services take down content for one reason or another. Then you have no other legal alternative but to pay whatever they ask, be shown whatever they want and continue to own none of it.

Controlling what people say equals controlling what people think

Software engineer here, can confirm I've never received anything by post in my life, it's always couriers. My assumption is that post stamps are boomer NFTs.

The sarcasm here would be lost on so many people...

You can follow the sub just like you would on Reddit. The exact placement of things may vary depending on which client/app you use, if on mobile, but there should be an option to subscribe somewhere on the community page or in the menu of one of the posts from here.

You will then find your home or local feed where only what you follow will appear.

Silver lining is that's a great opportunity for development. Even more so, we've seen how things play out when such platforms are left unchecked, so we can try to avoid the downfalls of big tech.

Sir, this isn't reddit

Jiffs or I don't believe you

I'd be happy with either tomato sauce or the source of the image in the form of anime/manga name. Let me know if you need an address in case you prefer the former.

... I'm getting neither for being a prick, am I?

Lodash wants to know your location

Jeez contributors, don't you sleep at all?

Scientifically speaking, a rich meal of fat, protein and carbohydrates, along with staying hydrated, is the best way to prepare for drinking. Eating anything worthwhile at all helps cut down sobering in half, but that's the best combo to avoid a bad recovery.

Source: I don't drink

As opposed to Linux, which poses a penguin risk.

Puns aside, I completely agree with you, but that one might be either the best or the worst thing to happen to OSS. Best case scenario the govt. ensures critical technology is funded and maintained, is invested in and essentially brings a sustainable model for maintainers. Worst case, open source is regulated out of existence as we know it. There was a piece of EU legislation that thankfully didn't pass, which would've resulted in just that. Here's a reference, sorry I don't have the time right now for a better one.

What you on about, brother? Isn't this a place on the internet, here thanks to god's favourite country ? Clearly everyone can relate to the quintessential USA-ian experience!

And what's that about Eurocentrism, look at a map, Europe is dead center! Asia is to the east and Americas to the west... Relative to Europe!

Oh and here's a massive /S, just in case...

They do use the same pass though, that's why it's so strange to me. Thanks for the help, this at least gives me a clue.

I'll dig around and update the post for reference.